Category: Development
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In Maiduguri, CARE International rallies stakeholders to combat digital violence against women
By Abdulkareem Haruna As part of the global ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence,’ a non governmental organisation, CARE International, has on Wednesday, Nov.26, 2025, convened an all-inclusive town hall in Maiduguri urging local stakeholders to confront the rising tide of online harassment. Operating under the theme “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All…
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Social Safety Nets Are Failing Due to an Unseen Obstacle: The ‘Knowledge Gap’, Says GIZ official
By Abdulkareem Haruna Social protection programs, from unemployment benefits to pension schemes, are essential lifelines in an increasingly uncertain global economy, yet their effectiveness is being fundamentally undermined by a basic failure to communicate. Speaking at a recent workshop on knowledge management (KM), under the ’Supporting Sustainable Social Protection, Participation and Economic Resilience in Northeast…
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Borno Governor Faults ‘Short-Term’ Aid, Demands Sahel Development Focus as Military Solution Fails
By Abdulkareem Haruna Aswan, Egypt — Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, whose region sits at the epicenter of the protracted Boko Haram insurgency, has delivered a scathing critique of the international community’s approach to the escalating Sahel crisis, calling for a radical shift from “short-term humanitarian solutions” to sustained economic development and deeper…
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At GIZ Workshop Presidential Aide Urges Borno Women to Demand Political Equality, Build Self-Confidence
By Abdulkareem Haruna Abuja, Nigeria — Dr Salma Annas Ibrahim, the Adviser to the President on Health, delivered a powerful message of self-empowerment and political solidarity to women from Borno State, acknowledging their systemic sidelining despite proven capacity. Speaking at the Gender Responsive Advocacy Workshop in Abuja, Dr Ibrahim urged women not only to challenge…
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UNIMAID Unbundle Mass Comm, Gets New Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – The University of Maiduguri has established a new Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, a move that restructures and expands its existing Mass Communication program. The decision, approved by the university’s Senate, follows a federal government policy to unbundle the broad field of mass communication into more specialized departments.…
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𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆: Abba Wakilbe Leads Borno’s Remarkable Comeback in Dara Jamal
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno – Engineer Lawan Abba Wakilbe, Borno State’s Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, is spearheading a remarkable transformation in Dara Jamal. As Chairman of the Committee on the Resettlement of Dara Jamal, his fearless drive and unwavering commitment have been central to the rebirth of this community, once shattered…
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NEDC Delivers Aid to Flood and Boko Haram Victims in Southern Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has dispatched substantial relief materials to thousands affected by recent devastating floods and ongoing Boko Haram attacks in Borno State’s Southern Senatorial District. The aid, including thousands of bags of food staples and essential building materials, aims to alleviate the suffering of displaced…
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NEDC’s Achievements in Northeast Will Pave Way for President Tinubu’s Re-election – Momoh
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Engineer Abubakar Momoh, Nigeria’s Minister of Regional Development, has expressed strong confidence that the extensive development projects undertaken by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) will be instrumental in securing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The minister’s remarks followed a two-day working tour of NEDC operation in…
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Regional Development Minister Calls for Sustained Post-Flood Support in Borno, As Deputy Gov’ Hails NEDC Interventions
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Borno State – The Federal Minister of Regional Development, Engineer Abubakar Momoh, currently on a working visit to Borno State, had on Monday reiterated the federal government’s commitment to the region’s recovery and development, urging international partners to maintain their post-flood support. The Minister’s remarks came during a courtesy call on…
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Regional Development Minister Visits Borno, Pays Homage to Shehu
By Abdulkareem Haruna Minister of Regional Development Abubakar Momoh made his inaugural visit to the Shehu of Borno’s historic palace today, as he embarked on a high-level engagement of his newly established ministry in the northeast region. At the palace the Minister expressed his “privilege” to be in the ancient palace with his team on…
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