Girls with disabilities often face a unique set of challenges that begin in the home and continue into the educational system. These challenges include a lack of accessible infrastructure, inadequate support services, and societal attitudes undermining their potential

The situation illustrates the grim realities of the lives of many girls trapped in a survival cycle that prioritises immediate necessities above long-term goals. It was the case with five food vendors whom this writer encountered while investigating the dropout dilemma in Sokoto.

Led by Nestle, the alliance of 25 like-minded companies provides training, nurtures young entrepreneurs, and offers first job opportunities,”it elucidates.

Over the years, the dream of education has remained a distant hope for many girls in Sokoto despite existing educational policies recognising this crisis and highlighting interventions to reduce dropout rates among girls.

The 2022 Global Estimate of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) reveals that a staggering 27.6 million individuals are in forced labour.

Speakers highlighted this in Sokoto at the Quarterly Review Meeting of Community Practice (CoP), established by the AHBN to expedite progress in enhancing routine immunisation coverage, specifically targeting zero-dose children.

In Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria, opening a Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at the State Specialist Hospital has brought relief and comfort to families, ensuring their ill newborns receive top-notch medical attention.

Nigeria, with its vast potential for coffee, grown in over 60 per cent of the 36 states of the federation, is a beacon of hope for the coffee industry. Despite its rich legacy, the country’s coffee industry has not received due attention.

Barrister Shafa’u Ahmed , who represents the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Sokoto, also emphasized the need to implement parole in the state.

A digital rights group, Paradigm Initiative, recently alleged that personal data, including tax identification numbers, bank verification numbers, and national identification numbers, were being sold.

Sokoto stands out in Nigeria’s northwest for its rich culinary heritage. Locals there have a particular fondness for traditional delicacies such as Masa and Miyan Taushe, now reimagined with a modern twist.

She was among the displaced persons who trekked from Zamfara to Sokoto. For these helpless villagers, fleeing their homes meant trading one nightmare for another—a never-ending journey through uncertainty with no haven.

Climate change is not a distant threat but an urgent issue severely impacting agriculture in State, Northern Nigeria, a semi-arid zone.

Children around the world are routinely engaged in paid and unpaid forms of work that are not harmful to them,” ILO explains.

ActionAid’s System and Structure Strengthening Approach against Radicalization to Violent Extremism (SARVE III) Project provided Fatima’s school and others in Kano State with a press club.

A former Sokoto Governor and Senator representing the Sokoto North Senatorial District, Alhaji Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has expressed profound shock and sorrow over former President Muhammadu Buhari’s passing.

His Edo State counterpart, Monday Okpebholo, inaugurated the projects as part of the ongoing second anniversary commemoration of the Governor Ahmed Aliyu administration.

Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has commiserated with the Aminu Dantata family, the government and people of Kano State, and the entire business community over the passing of the renowned Kano business tycoon and philanthropist.

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering dedication to rural development, agricultural modernization, and infrastructural renewal. “We shall continue to invest in projects that directly touch the lives of our people and strengthen the economy of our great State,” he assured.

The Sokoto State Government has launched an initiative to alleviate the economic burdens faced by its people, particularly in the aftermath of the removal of fuel subsidies, which has led to a surge in the cost of essential commodities.

To the good people of Sokoto state, this is your victory, this is your progress, and with your continued support, we will achieve even greater heights,” he added.

The Sultan, who was speaking during the ongoing commissioning of projects executed by the Sokoto State Government, stressed the need for Nigerians to always pray for their leaders.

As part of efforts to address the housing shortfall, Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has laid the foundation for a 500-unit luxury housing estate near Sokoto’s new city.

In a statement signed by Akin Jimoh, DevComs Network’s Programme Director, on Thursday, described the report as “inaccurate information” and does not reflect the reality of the outreach activity.

In Côte d’Ivoire, women from Ejigbo build new lives. Many become traders, integral to local markets and economies. As they advance, they build a network that surpasses cultural divides, sharing resources among themselves, offering advice, and creating growth opportunities.