Category: Economy
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Borno State Government’s Restrictions on Scavenging Activities: A Necessity for Public Security – Yusus Adamu
By Hon. Yusuf Adamu Every government has a mandate to protect its citizens and their properties, and Borno State Government in Nigeria is no exception. Recently, the governor of Borno state, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has issued a directive to curb scavenging activities in the state, citing security reasons and potential risks from insurgent attacks.…
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Borno Enforces Indefinite Ban on Metal Scavenging to Combat Insurgent Attacks, Property Theft
However, while the ban addresses these issues, it will also result in significant unemployment challenges for those who rely on scavenging and sales of scraps as their primary source of income.
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Governor Zulum’s Timely Intervention Prevents Disaster as Collapsing Border Bridge is Restored
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State Governor, Professor Zulum, has been commended for his decisive action in preventing a potential catastrophe at the border area between Niger and Nigeria. His prompt order to salvage a collapsing major bridge connecting Malumfatori, a Nigerian border community, and Bosso, a village in Niger, has not only saved lives but…
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Governor Zulum Urges Swift Reconstruction of Maiduguri Monday Market
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, urged a committee on Sunday to expedite the reconstruction of the Maiduguri Monday Market, urging for a swift resumption of business operations. The bustling trade hub was devastated by a fire disaster on February 26, 2023, leading to the loss of property worth…
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