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Kano Draws the Line: No More Scrap Metal from North-East, Says Govt
The Kano State Government has temporarily banned the importation of scrap and waste materials from Northeastern states, particularly those affected by the Boko Haram insurgency.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The directive was announced in a statement issued by Muhammad Dahir Idris, Director of Public Relations and Enlightenment at the Ministry.
According to the statement, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services, AVM Ibrahim Umaru (Rtd), issued the directive on Wednesday during a meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Scraps and Waste Dealers, Employers of Nigeria.
Umaru explained that the decision followed the recent bomb explosion at a scrap warehouse along Western Bypass Road and Kofar Ruwa, which resulted in fatalities and destruction of property. He urged the association to develop safety measures to prevent future occurrences and to ensure that all scrap materials brought into the state are free of explosives.
“Kano State remains committed to protecting your interests and supporting your business. You are encouraged to draft a formal policy and growth plan to enhance your operations,” Umaru advised.
Responding, the association’s Regional President, Aminu Hassan, said members had already stopped purchasing scrap and waste materials from insurgency-affected states in the Northeast. He assured the commissioner that the association would continue to operate within the law and requested government support to help grow their businesses.
Hassan explained that the association, registered under the 2004 Trade Union Act and overseen by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, supplies scrap materials essential for the operations of several industries that cannot afford new raw materials. He warned that halting their operations could severely affect many manufacturing companies.
He added that the association has created employment for thousands of youth, with over 100,000 members spread across all 44 local government areas in the state.
Addressing some of the group’s challenges, Hassan noted the increasing number of underage children acting as scavengers. He disassociated the association from this practice, blaming it instead on irresponsible parenting.
He acknowledged that a few unscrupulous individuals within the sector engage in vandalism and trading stolen goods. However, he noted that the association has consistently collaborated with security agencies to arrest and prosecute offenders.
Also speaking, a member of the association’s Board of Trustees and chairman of the National Association of Kano (NAK), Akilu Hassan Sardaunan Funtua, emphasized the need for stronger collaboration with the state government to foster economic growth and stability.
In conclusion, Hassan assured the commissioner that the association would continue to enforce strict safety standards to prevent any recurrence of such tragic incidents.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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