Category: Development
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REBHI Hosts 2-day Townhall on Systemic Land Titling for Galtimari, Bolori Wards
To address long-standing land tenure vulnerabilities and arbitrary evictions in Maiduguri, the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) and REBHI have organized a pivotal two-day town hall meeting for Bolori and Galtimari communities, introducing simplified property registration pathways through the Systematic Land Titling Project.
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Borno CSOs Condemn Abduction of 48 Schoolchildren, Warn of Deepening Security Gaps in Border Communities
Following the abduction of 48 schoolchildren in Askira-Uba, the Network of Civil Society Organizations – Borno State (NECSOB) has strongly condemned the attack, warning that the breach exposes critical vulnerabilities in border perimeters near insurgent strongholds and threatens to derail years of fragile stabilization and child enrollment gains in Northeast Nigeria.
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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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VP Shettima Commissions New Borno Governor’s Office, Ultra-Modern Mosque, Others in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday commissioned a multi-billion naira suite of infrastructure projects at the Borno State Government House, marking a significant overhaul of the state’s administrative headquarters. The Vice President, who arrived in Maiduguri from Abuja, at noon, was received by Governor Babagana Zulum for the official unveiling of the…
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New ADC Leadership in Borno Vows to Tackle Deepening Humanitarian Crisis, Insecurity
Following a successful state congress, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated its Borno State executive committee led by veteran politician Hon. Kolo Bukar. Highlighting a “failure of governance” by the incumbent administration, the new leadership has pledged to prioritize a policy-driven approach to tackle the state’s escalating insecurity and humanitarian challenges, vowing to provide…
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40 Jire Dole Members Complete Intensive Human Rights Advocacy Training in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – As Borno State continues its delicate transition toward stability following years of conflict, grassroots organizations are intensifying efforts to empower local voices in the fight for civil liberties.On Saturday, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a prominent Borno-based non-governmental organization, convened a specialized training session for 40 members…
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BORNO CSO: Abubakar Suleiman Emerges as NECSOB Head in Landmark Election
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – The Network of Civil Society Organizations of Borno State (NECSOB) has ushered in a new leadership era following a high-tech, bi-annual election that saw Mr. Abubakar Abdullahi Suleiman emerged as the substantive Executive Director. The transition, described by observers as a “seamless digital shift,” was conducted via a secure…
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Community Leaders in Borno Unite to Secure Land Rights and Prevent Property Disputes
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — In the neighborhoods of Bolori and Dusuman, a new effort is underway to ensure that every family’s landed property is backed by more than just a verbal agreement.This week, the Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative (REBHI) organized a town hall meeting focused on Systematic Land Titling (SLT). The…
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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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