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EU Launches Agribusiness Platform to Boost Nigerian Agriculture
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, Nigeria – The European Union has officially launched a new digital platform aimed at galvanizing Nigeria’s agricultural sector, a move that signals intensified support for the West African nation’s efforts to transform its economy through farming. The EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform (EUNAP), unveiled Friday in Abuja, is designed to connect key players…
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After 7 Days in the Jungles of Borno, Brave Governor Zulum Receives A Hero’s Welcome in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna On Friday, May 23, a huge wave of Jubilation and relief swept through Maiduguri as Governor Babagana Zulum came back home. The courageous leader had been away for a whole week, traveling through very dangerous areas where Boko Haram is still active. His return, after spending seven days in places many wouldn’t…
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Nigerian Army Chief Acknowledges “Setbacks”, Troop Losses in Boko Haram Fight
By Abdulkareem Haruna Nigeria Army chief (5th from left) with other senior officers at the biannual COAS conference in Maiduguri. Photo Abdulkareem/HumAngle Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, today, Thursday May 22, acknowledged that the Nigerian Army has “recorded a number of incidents where our brave warriors have paid the supreme sacrifice”…
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Nigerian NGO Urges Swift Action on Salt Regulations Amid Rising Hypertension Crisis
By Abdulkareem Haruna Abuja, Nigeria – As the world observes Salt Awareness Week, a Nigerian non-governmental organization is pressing the Federal Government to urgently finalize and implement regulations aimed at curbing excessive salt consumption in processed and packaged foods. Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) warned that delays in enforcing salt targets are exacerbating…
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ECOWAS Bank to Open First Country Office in Côte d’Ivoire, Aiming to Bolster Regional Investment
By Abdulkareem Haruna Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), the financial arm of the Economic Community of West African States, is set to deepen its engagement in the region with the establishment of its inaugural country office in Côte d’Ivoire. An agreement formalizing the move was signed in Abidjan…
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NEDC Facilitates Major Teacher Training Initiative in Northeast, Aiming to Revamp Tsangaya Education
By Abdulkareem Haruna In an effort to advance education in Nigeria’s conflict-ridden northeast, the federal government, in collaboration with regional stakeholders, launched a two-week. “train-the-trainer” workshop for 600 Arabic and Tsangaya (traditional Islamic school) teachers. The initiative, largely funded by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) held at the Maiduguri campus of the Nigeria Arabic…
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Nigeria Launches $500 Million Initiative to Bolster Food Security, Climate Resilience
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA – The Nigerian government on Friday inaugurated a steering committee to oversee the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project, a $500 million World Bank-backed effort aimed at strengthening the nation’s food security, water management practices, and resilience to climate change. The initiative seeks to develop large-scale, multi-purpose infrastructure for…
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Boko Haram: Zulum Approves 35 Patrol Vehicles, Motorcycles for Borno Community
PRESS STATEMENT Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the release of 35 patrol vehicles and motorcycles to enhance the operational capabilities of the military and youth volunteers in Izge town. The patrol vehicles and motorcycles aim to improve mobility for local security volunteers, enabling them to respond swiftly to threats and support military…
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Lawmaker’s Alarmist Remarks on Boko Haram Draw Rebuke from Security Analyst
By Abdulkareem Haruna A recent statement by Representative Ahmed Jaha, representing the Chibok, Damboa, and Gwoza Federal Constituency, asserting that Boko Haram possesses greater sophistication than the Nigerian Army, has sparked significant concern and drawn sharp criticism from foremost counterinsurgency and security expert, Zagazola. Zagazola is of the opinion that Such pronouncements, particularly from a…
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US Says it will No Longer Spend on Expensive Weapons That Can Be Brought Down by $800 Russian Drones
By Abdulkareem Haruna The U.S. military must reassess its acquisition strategy, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll warned, as the proliferation of inexpensive drones poses an increasing threat to costly, advanced weapons systems. Speaking on the “War on the Rocks” podcast, Driscoll expressed concern that the U.S. continues to develop and procure “exquisite machines” vulnerable to drones…
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