Category: Environment
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NEDC Strengthens Ties with Lake Chad Basin Commission to Tackle Environmental Challenges
By Abdul Kareem The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has taken steps to deepen its collaboration with the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) to address the environmental crises facing the region. This partnership is central to the implementation of the North East Stabilization and Development Master Plan (NESDMP), which prioritizes a ‘Protected Environment’ among its…
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Maiduguri Flood: First Lady Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative Donates ₦500 million to Borno Government The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Bola Tinubu, represented by wife of the vice president, Mrs. Nana Kashim Shettima, visited Borno State to offer comfort to those affected by the catastrophic floods that devastated 80% of Maiduguri, the state capital. During…
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Maiduguri Flood: Southern Borno Stakeholders Donate ₦200 million
By Abdul Kareem A delegation led by Deputy Governor of Borno State, Umar Kadafur, had on Tuesday visited Governor Babagana Zulum to present a ₦200 million donations raised by the people of Southern Borno. This effort was part of a community initiative responding to the governor’s call for assistance. The funds, collected from Southern Borno…
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Yobe Gears Up for 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum
By Abdulkareem Haruna Damaturu, Yobe State — The Yobe State Government has on Wednesday Aug. 14, hosted the inaugural meeting of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum otherwise known as Regional Stabilization Strategy. The meeting, held at the Secretary to the State Government’s (SSG) Conference…
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Toyota’s new hydrogen engine may revolutionize clean energy
By Abdul Kareem Toyota, a global leader in automotive technology, is making waves with its innovative approach to achieving carbon neutrality, according to an article published by Eco News. Amidst the industry’s focus on battery electric vehicles (BEVs), Toyota is exploring multiple pathways to reduce carbon emissions, including hydrogen combustion technology. “Corolla Cross Hydrogen Concept:…
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Local NGO Launches Ambitious 5 Million Tree-Planting Campaign to Green Borno State
By Abdul Kareem Borno State, Nigeria – In a bold move to combat climate change and restore the natural beauty of Borno State, a small NGO is making a significant impact with its tree-planting initiative, “Borno Go Green.” Led by environmental activist Usman Aliyu and funded by Barrister Hauwa Abubakar Isa, the Honorable Attorney General…
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Weather Wonders: Ice Rains in Biu While Maiduguri Endures Deadly Heatwave
By Abdul Kareem As the heatwave continues to affect Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, resulting in discomfort and even fatalities among residents, people in Biu, located in the southern part of the state, have experienced unusual rainfall on Friday, April, 26. Biu, a town located 180 km to the south of Maiduguri, experienced an…
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Governor Zulum Unveils Azare Mega Water Project: A Lifeline for Borno’s Water Crisis
By Abdul Kareem Taking another deliberate step towards tackling the critical issue of water scarcity in Borno, the state governor, Babagana Zulum has in Sunday inaugurated the Azare mega water project in Hawul Local Government Area, ushering in a new era of improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) for the local community. The Azare Water…
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NEDC Partners with Chinese Firm MCG for Extensive Reconstruction and Resettlement Efforts in Nigeria’s North East
By Abdullkareem Haruna The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has has today, Oct. 31, signed a vital Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mutual Commitment Group (MCG), a renowned Chinese construction company. The bilateral accord is a significant step in furtherance of the NEDC core mission of rebuilding and rehabilitating the war-torn regions of Nigeria’s…
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Northeast Governors Say Some Traditional Rulers Behind Escalating Banditry, Insecurity in Region
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI – The Northeast Governors’ Forum (NEGF) convened its 8th meeting in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Saturday, expressing concern over the escalating banditry and worsening security situation in the region. The forum, which comprises the Governors of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, and Yobe, with Gombe and Taraba represented by their Deputy Governors, acknowledged…
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