Category: Economy
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Borno Senator Gifts 110 Mini Trucks to Alleviate Economic Hardship
By Abdul Kareem In an inspiring act of generosity, Barrister Mohammed Tahir Monguno, the senator representing Borno North Senatorial District, has distributed 110 mini trucks to selected constituents to mitigate the severe economic challenges faced by many in the region. The elaborate ceremony, which saw the handover of the vehicles, was attended by Governor Zulum,…
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Borno Internal Revenue Service Generates Unprecedented ₦1.3 Billion in 14 Days
By Abdul Kareem In a groundbreaking development the Borno State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) on Friday, Feb. 23, announced that it has generated an impressive ₦1.3 billion internal revenue within a mere 14-day period. This remarkable feat, achieved in a state still recovering from the aftermath of a violent armed conflict lasting over a decade,…
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BORNO’S COOPERATIVE CRISIS: 28,000 Registered, Mostly Dormant, Little Impact n ~ As Group Moves to Reverse Trend
By Abdul Kareem In Borno, a state that was once the capital of Nigeria’s northeastern region, a remarkable 28,000 cooperatives have been registered since 1958. But industry insiders said the majority of these cooperatives are either non-operational or rarely active. Despite the vast number of registered cooperatives, Borno has fallen behind its contemporaries — states…
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Borno’s N340 Billion ‘Budget of Consolidation and Progress’ on Fast Track for Year-End Approval ~ Speaker
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State House of Assembly (BOSHA) is poised to expedite the passage of a groundbreaking N340 billion budget for 2024, marking a significant stride towards the sustained development of the state. The Speaker of BOSHA, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan, announced the legislature’s commitment to a swift review and approval of the proposed…
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ANALYSIS (1) : Governor Zulum’s 2024 Budget Speech Highlights Promising Growth and Development Initiatives
By Abdulkareem Haruna In an impassioned address to the Borno State House of Assembly, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum unveiled the 2024 Appropriation Bill, presenting a comprehensive plan aimed at driving sustainable growth and development across sectors. The proposed budget, which amounts to a total sum of N340,619,836,000.00, is a testament to Zulum’s commitment to the…
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President Tinubu Retains Mele Kyari As Group CEO In New NNPC Board and Management Team Appointments
By Abdulkareem Haruna Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has instituted a sweeping change in the oil and gas sector, appointing a new Board and Management team for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The high-profile reshuffling, which retains Mele Kyari as the CEO of the oil and gas compnany, will be effective December 1, 2023,…
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Relief for Nigerians As Government Moves to Cut Down Price of Cooking Gas
By Abdulkareem Haruna In response to escalating domestic prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, the Federal Government has initiated moves to stabilize supply and pricing of the product, signaling potential relief for consumers. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), has intervened as the cost of LPG per…
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VP Shettima Commissions UNIMAID’s ₦1 billion Innovation Center Donated by BUA CEO
By Abu Faisal Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, commissioned a Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Saturday, November 18th. The learning complex, valued at one billion naira, was donated to the University of Maiduguri by Abdul Samad Rabiu, the chairman of BUA International Group. Named the Abdul Samad Rabiu (ASR) International Center for Innovation…
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Nigeria’s President Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Saudi-Africa Summit where He Negotiates Infrastructure Finance
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, Nigeria — A Boeing 737 jet carrying President Tinubu of Nigeria and his entourage landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Thursday, November 9, 2023, shortly after 8 p.m. local time, following a diplomatic mission to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. President Tinubu attended the Saudi-Africa summit in…
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NEDC Donates ₦2 Billion To Maiduguri Market Fire Victims ~ as Governor Zulum assures judicious sharing
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) has on Monday, Oct. 30, donated the sum of N2 billion as palliative to the traders at Maiduguri Monday Market, who lost their wares in a fire disaster early this year. The fire, which occurred on 26th February 2023, resulted in the complete destruction of shops, stores,…
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