Category: Economy
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Borno Federal Lawmaker Distributes N140 Million to Empower 113 Local Farmers
By Abdul Kareem A member of the Federal House of Representatives from Jere Federal Constituency of Borno State, Engineer Ahmed Satomi has distributed grants totaling N141 million to small-scale farmers, as a deliberate strategy to bolster commercial agriculture and food production in his constituency. The initiative, which took place on Wednesday, March 13, is expected…
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Hard Times: Over 3000 Persons, 105 Groups Get NEDC’s Food Palliatives In Borno
By Abdul Kareem The Northeast Development Commission on Tuesday flagged off the massive distribution of foods and non-food palliative targeting over 400 households and 106 groups in Borno state. According to the UN standard, a household consist of at least six persons (a father, mother, and four children, or a parent with five children). The…
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NEDC To Implement New Projects in 1,058 Electoral Wards ~ MD
By Abdul Kareem In North East Nigeria, a total of 1,058 wards, spanning 48 Federal Constituencies and 18 Senatorial Districts, are set to benefit from a series of development projects and aid distributions, as announced by the North East Development Commission (NEDC). The ambitious plans, as outlined by the NEDC’s Managing Director, Mohammed Alkali, aim…
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HARDSHIP: Senator Kaka Shehu Launches Massive Economic Empowerment Drive for 1,720 Beneficiaries in Borno Central
~ The initiative, backed by substantial financial aid, is designed to counteract economic challenges post-fuel subsidy removal. By Abdul Kareem In an unprecedented move to alleviate economic distress in the Borno Central Senatorial District, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, a first-time Barrister turned lawmaker, has rolled out a comprehensive economic empowerment program benefiting 1,720 constituents across…
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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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