Category: Economy
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Northern Leaders Divided Over Tax Reform as Dogara Advocates for Solutions
By Abdul Kareem The debate over President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills is heating up, with prominent political figures like Senator Ali Ndume and other northern stakeholders, including governors, expressing strong opposition. However, former Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, urged a shift from criticism to constructive dialogue during a recent…
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As Borno and Chad Open New Chapter in Trade and Commerce Amid Shared Security Challenges
By Abdulkareem Haruna Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to be at the council chambers of Government House Maiduguri to cover a significant event aimed at revitalizing the economy around the Lake Chad basin. During this historic event, Borno State and the Republic of Chad initiated a historic bilateral commitment to enhance trade between…
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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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2025 Budget: Yobe Proposes ₦321 Billion Towards Economic Consolidation, Poverty Reduction
By Abdul Kareem In a strategic move to fortify its development agenda, the Yobe State government has proposed spending ₦320.8 billion in the coming year in a state fiscal policy. The proposed 2025 fiscal policy allocates ₦144.036 billion, or 44.9%, to recurrent expenditure, while ₦176.77 billion, or 55.1%, is designated for capital expenditure. Aptly named…
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Arab Bank CEO Hails Yobe‘s Succeeding Economic Transformation Agenda As Governor Buni Explores Partnership in Riyadh
By Abdul Kareem RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State engaged in high-level discussions on Tuesday with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), to explore avenues for support and partnership between the state government and the esteemed financial institution. Against the backdrop…
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Proposed Maiduguri Dry Inland Port to Begin Operations in 6 Months ~Zulum
“I believe Zulum on six months target” ~ Says NSC Executive Secretary By Abdul Kareem Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has announced that the Maiduguri dry inland port will begin operations in six months. He made this announcement on Wednesday in Lagos while addressing journalists after a courtesy call to the Executive Secretary of…
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President Tinubu’s Economic Vision Seeks to Turn the Tide Amid Protests ~ Reels Out Major Reforms Agenda in Housing, Agriculture, Infrastructure
By Abdul Kareem In a pivotal nationwide address on Sunday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented an extensive plan designed to rejuvenate Nigeria’s ailing economy. This comes against the backdrop of widespread protests and social unrest, underscoring the urgency of the government’s initiatives. “**Our democracy progresses when the constitutional rights of every Nigerian are respected and…
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VP Shettima Urges Patience, Support for Tinubu Administration,
By Abdul Kareem ABUJA (tHT) — Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians, particularly from the northern region, to exercise patience and support the policies and initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. During a meeting with northern media professionals at the Presidential Villa, Shettima emphasized that the administration’s efforts are geared towards national…
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Yobe State Bets Big on Sesame Production – Sets Up 4 Mega Factories to Boost Export
By Abdul Kareem In a strategic move aimed at revolutionising its agricultural landscape, the Yobe State government is making significant strides in industrializing its food production sector, particularly focusing on sesame, a crop for which the state is renowned. With the completion of a state-of-the-art sesame processing factory in Machina and three more nearing completion…
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Borno Pensioners Laud Governor Zulum’s Commitment to Welfare
By Abdul Kareem Borno State’s pensioners have lauded Governor Babagana Zulum for his decisive action in ensuring the timely payment of pensions and gratuities, despite the state’s security challenges. Members of the National Union of Pensioners (NUP) gathered in Maiduguri, representing branches across all 27 local government areas. The union’s Chairman, Comrade Musa Alhaji Bukar,…
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