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SMEDAN trains associations, others on business devt., service provision

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Training The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says it has trained Business Membership Organisations (BMOs) and trade associations on business development and service provision for economic growth. The Director General of SMEDAN, Charles Odii, at the capacity building on Wednesday in Kano, said that the training would facilitate the economic growth of the nation. Odii, represented by Jafar Bashir, State Manager of SMEDAN, said it was equally to create a sustainable and systemic change in the business environment. He said that it was also to identify some challenges hindering the growth of small businesses in the country. The training has the theme: “Scale up of Business Membership Organisations, NGOs and Trade Organisations business activities with Business Development Service Providers Intervention.” He said that the agency was poised to improve service delivery, productivity and enhance capacity of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises ...

NUJ at 70: A Tribute to Kano State Correspondents' Chapel

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By: Lamara Garba Azare  Seven decades of unity and brotherhood, A bond that's strong, a tie that's good. Kano State Correspondents' Chapel, a radiant beacon, A shining example, in the dark of night's uncertainty. With hearts united, they stand as one, Supporting each other, under the warm sun. Their selfless spirit, a wonder to behold, An attestation to the bonds of unity and brotherhood that set them free. In admiration, we salute their noble stride, A group of journalists, side by side. Their camaraderie, a guiding light, That shines so bright, on this celebratory night. We honor the trailblazers, the legends of old, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, with a heart full of compassion. Edwin Olofu, a master of words, with a spirit adventurous, Ibrahim Garba Shua'ibu, a shining star, with a story to be told. Yakubu Musa, a legend in his own right, With a heart full of empathy, and a spirit that shines bright. Ja'afar Ja'afar, a trailblazer, with a spirit daring...

V-PeSDI commend AMG foundation on Ramadan feeding

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 The vulnerable people  support and  development initiative (V-PeSDI )has commended the tireless efforts of Aminu Magashi Garba foundation in its philanthropist activities in Kano State.  V-PeSDI co-ordinator  Hannatu Suleiman Abba said this during   Ramadan feeding program  at Kano Remand home and Vesico-vaginal fistula  center  while distributing  loaves of bread for breaking of fasting. This intervention aims to ease the stress and struggles for  vulnerable people in the state who find it very difficult to  get  food  while  observing the obligatory act of worship in Islam. It was noted that, AMG foundation  thematic areas are centered on humanitarian activities in Kano and beyond for effective and sustainable development.   Subsequently, this year  counts the 4th year of such intervention during the Ramadan period and thousands of vulnerable people in the state benefit for...