Recent news in kaduna state
Here are some recent news updates from Kaduna State, Nigeria:
Security
- Kaduna State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in some parts of the state, including Kaduna North, Kaduna South, and Chikun Local Government Areas, following violent clashes between Hausa and Fulani communities. (Source: Vanguard, March 2023)
- The Nigerian Army has deployed troops to Kaduna State to maintain peace and order in the wake of the recent violence. (Source: Daily Trust, March 2023)
Economy
- The Kaduna State Government has launched a N10 billion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Fund to support small businesses in the state. (Source: Leadership, February 2023)
- The state government has also announced plans to establish a N5 billion Agricultural Development Fund to support farmers and boost agricultural production in the state. (Source: Daily Trust, February 2023)
Education
- The Kaduna State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. (Source: Punch, February 2023)
- The state government has also launched a program to provide free education to all children in the state, including those in primary and secondary schools. (Source: Vanguard, January 2023)
Health
- The Kaduna State Government has launched a campaign to vaccinate over 1 million children against measles and other diseases in the state. (Source: Daily Trust, March 2023)
- The state government has also announced plans to establish a new teaching hospital in the state, with a focus on providing specialized healthcare services to residents. (Source: Leadership, February 2023)
Politics
- The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has announced plans to seek re-election in the 2023 governorship election. (Source: Punch, February 2023)
- The state government has also announced plans to conduct a local government election in the state, with a focus on promoting democratic governance and accountability. (Source: Vanguard, January 2023)
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive or up-to-date.