Category: Business
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Zulum thanks Tinubu over N68bn support for Maiduguri power plant
Governor Babagana Zulum has lauded President Bola Tinubu for approving N68 billion in operational funding for the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant, a move set to stabilize electricity supply and bolster security in Borno State through 2028.
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Reclaiming the Map: The End of the ‘Metropole’ Mandatory Layover
By The Humanitarian Times Editorial When the chartered flight from St. Kitts touched down in Abuja last Sunday, it was an aviation milestone masquerading as simple logistics. A group of 100 Caribbean business leaders, diplomats, and cultural envoys, representing eight different island nations, stepped onto African soil not after a grueling layover in London, Paris,…
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Yobe Ultra Modern Markets: A governor’s Push to Turn Farmers into Merchants
By Abdulkareem Haruna DAMATURU, Yobe – Yobe State government has completed the construction of nine ultra-modern markets across its three geopolitical zones – a bold and ambitious people-oriented project that promises a significant shift from the informal, open-air trading systems that have historically dominated the state’s agricultural economy. The project, part of a broader initiative…
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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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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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Economic Boost: Borno’s Senator Kaka-Shehu Gives N790 Million in Items to 3,097 Constituents
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State – Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan (APC-Borno Central) on Tuesday distributed economic empowerment items and cash totaling over N790 million to 3,097 constituents in Maiduguri. This marks the second phase of his empowerment initiative, aimed at bolstering the livelihoods of individuals grappling with the long-term effects of the Boko Haram…
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Borno Revenue Board Exceeds Projections by N9.5 Billion, Aims Higher for 2025
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI – The Borno State Board of Internal Revenue Service (BOIRS) surpassed its 2024 revenue projections by a significant margin, collecting 28.8 billion naira against a target of 19.3 billion naira, according to Executive Director Professor Ibrahim Bello Alhaji. The achievement, he said during a recent press briefing, propels Borno to a…
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Tensions Rise Among Maiduguri Hoteliers as State-of-the-Art Remodelled ‘Borno State Hotel’ Opens
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri’s hospitality scene is buzzing with uncertainty following the grand commissioning of the remodelled Borno State Hotel by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. The newly revamped hotel, featuring a stunning mix of contemporary design and traditional Borno architecture, boasts high-end amenities, including a state-of-the-art conference hall and luxurious suites that are raising eyebrows…
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BREAKING: Borno State Governor Unveils ₦584.7 Billion Budget for Recovery and Continuity in 2025
Governor Babagana Zulum emphasizes unity and optimism in the face of challenges By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, presented a bold fiscal blueprint for 2025 on Monday, December 9, unveiling an appropriation bill that outlines proposed expenditures of ₦584,757,726, 000. Named the “Budget of Recovery and Continuity,” the plan allocates ₦380 billion…
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Borno’s Governor Zulum Reaffirms Commitment to Job Creation Through SME Support
By Abdul Kareem Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has emphasized his administration’s focus on job creation by providing support to the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the state. Speaking during a visit to Coplad Nigeria Ltd., a rice milling factory located on the Maiduguri-Bama highway, the governor highlighted the critical role SMEs play…
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