-
Borno CSOs, Government Coordinating Agency to Partner on Implementing State’s 25-Year Development Plans
By Abdul Kareem The Network of Civil Society in Borno State (NECSOB) and the Borno State Agency for Coordination of Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Response (BOACSDHR) have joined forces to drive the state’s ambitious 25-year development plan and a 10-year strategic action plan. During a courtesy visit on Tuesday, NECSOB officials met with Dr. Babakura…
-
Innovating Education: Senator KS Lawan’s Push for an Entrepreneurial University in Bama
By Abdulkareem Haruna In the realm of Nigerian politics, where the convergence of knowledge, experience, and genuine passion can bring forth remarkable outcomes, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan stands as a beacon of relentless determination and success. An accomplished lawyer turned public servant, Senator Lawan has consistently surpassed expectations, navigating his political journey with a steadfast…
-
6 Months Paid Maternity Leave for Workers: CS-SUNN Sustains Advocacy in Borno State
By Abdul Kareem The Borno state chapter of the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition (CS-SUNN), a non governmental organization, on May 13, 2024 called for the implementation of the proposeda six months paid maternity leave for workers in the sate. This call was made during an advocacy visit to the Borno State Ministry for Budget…
-
Vice President Shettima Lays Foundation Stone for NEDC 27.8 Billion Corporate Headquarters Project in Maiduguri
By Abdul Kareem MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — In a landmark event on Tuesday, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima laid the foundation stone for the new corporate headquarters of the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC). This ambitious project, pegged at N26.8 billion, is set to be more than just a building; it will be a beacon of hope…
-
Radio Campaign Exposes Boko Haram Recruitment Tactics
By Abu Faisal In a strategic move to combat Boko Haram’s influence in Nigeria’s Northeast, Neem Foundation, a Truth Alliance member, has sponsored a radio talk show under the “Time to Tell the Truth” campaign in Maiduguri. The second instalment of the series aired live on Peace FM Radio Station (102.5 FM) this Saturday, featuring…
-
Acting-Governorship: As Zulum Continues to Set Standards of Good Governance
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a political landscape often plagued by power struggles, distrust and discord between top government officials, the recent handover of executive powers by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State to his deputy, Umar Usman Kadafur, marks a significant display of trust, collaboration, and leadership excellence. This move, which allows Deputy Governor Kadafur…
-
Borno Speaker Decries Decade of Displacement, Urges Federal Action
By Abdul Kareem MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Abdulkarim Lawan, Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, voiced deep concern today over more than a decade of displacement suffered by his constituents due to insurgent activity, calling for urgent federal intervention. Lawan delivered his remarks during a goodwill message at the 2024 June 12 Democracy Day…
-
When FAO, Borno Government Launch 2024 Agricultural Initiative to Combat Food Insecurity
By Abdul Kareem In a deliberte move towards combating food insecurity in Northeast Nigeria, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Borno State Government have recently launched the 2024 Rainy Season Input Distribution program. This initiative, held in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, aims to boost food security and resilience among conflict-affected communities in…
-
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…
-
Free Dialysis, Intensive Medical Research Offer Hope in Yobe’s Battle Against Endemic Kidney Disease
By Abdul Kareem In a region plagued by deep poverty aggravated by years of violent conflict from Boko Haram, the emergence of widespread chronic kidney disease severely impacts residents’ life expectancy. With chronic kidney disease (CMD) reaching epidemic proportions, the Yobe state government in Northeast Nigeria is pioneering a unique approach to combat this silent…
-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
The Humanitarian Times 