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Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Bus plunges off bridge in northern Nigeria, killing 22 athletes
A bus crash in Nigeria's northern state of Kano has killed 22 athletes returning home from a national sports event, according to the local governor. The bus, which was reportedly carrying more than 30 passengers, plunged off the Chiromawa Bridge on the Kano-Zaria expressway on Saturday, Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf told The Associated Press news agency. The exact cause of the accident was not known, but the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it 'might have occurred as a result of fatigue and excessive speed' after a long overnight trip. The survivors of the crash were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Yusuf said the athletes, who were accompanied by their coaches and sporting officials, were representing Kano State at the Nigerian National Sports Festival, held about 1,000km (620 miles) to the south in Ogun State. He declared Monday a day of mourning for the state. His deputy, Aminu Gwarzo, said the families of the victims would receive 1 million naira (about $630) and food supplies as support. The National Association of Nigerian Students released a statement, Nigerian daily The Guardian reported, saying the 'heartbreaking' incident had 'cast a shadow of grief over the entire nation, particularly the youth and sports communities'. Road accidents are common in Africa's most populous country, in part due to poor road conditions and lax enforcement of traffic laws. (Agencies)
Ya Biladi
21-04-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Nigeria's Kano state eyes $10 billion investment from Morocco in energy and mining sectors
Kano State, one of the 36 states of Nigeria, is looking to attract over $10 billion in investments from Morocco over the next five years, targeting renewable energy, agriculture, and solid minerals development. This ambitious announcement was made following a high-level trade and investment mission to Morocco led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. In a statement issued Sunday, April 20, the governor's spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, confirmed that several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) are set to be signed between Kano and leading Moroccan institutions. The delegation held strategic meetings with key players including the Moroccan Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN), OCP Africa, and the Casablanca Chamber of Commerce. «This partnership is expected to boost the state's economy and contribute to the projection of attracting up to $10 billion in investments over the next five years, in line with the state's strategic investment plan», said Dawakin-Tofa. He added that MASEN, which runs Africa's largest solar power complex in Ouarzazate, will support Kano's «Light-Up Kano» initiative aiming to generate 2,000 megawatts of solar power in five years. The Casablanca Chamber of Commerce expressed «keen interest» in partnering with Kano, while OCP Africa proposed establishing fertiliser blending plants, modernised agricultural supply chains, and tech-based support for smallholder farmers. Calling the visit a «major achievement», Dawakin-Tofa said the agreements will cover investment sourcing, innovative financing, and technology transfer, helping to drive Kano's industrial growth and clean energy transition.
