Tag: Borno
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Allamin Foundation AdvocatesΒ Sustained Peace Efforts in Borno State on International Day of PeaceΒ
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State – The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, in partnership with the Open Society West Africa (OSIWA), commemorated the 2023 International Day of Peace on Wednesday, September 21, with a call for sustained efforts from the Borno State Government, Nigerian Military, and repentant Boko Haram members towards achieving lasting…
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300 ππ§ππ«ππ©π ππππ€π€π‘ πΎπ‘π€π¨πͺπ§π: Borno Gov’t Grants 30 Days Grace To Defaulting Proprietors
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Borno state government has granted a one-month extension for non-compliant private schools, previously slated for closure, to complete their re-accreditation and documentation processes before the December 2023 deadline. Engineer Lawal Abba-Wakilbe, the state’s Commissioner of Education, announced this encouraging news during a meeting with public school proprietors in Maiduguri on Saturday. …
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Borno State Government to Shut Down Over 300 Non-compliant Private Schools ~ Commissioner Gives Reason
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Borno State Government is considering shutting down about 300 private schools that fail to comply with the revised 2022 standard guidelines for operating private schools. The Commissioner of Education, Engineer Lawan Wakilbe, revealed this in a recent interview, citing rampant proliferation and unwholesome activities in some private schools as the reasons…
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PHOTO NEWS: Gov Zulum makes history in 100 Days Builds first-of-its-kind underpass pedestrian tunnel
Touch the photo and see the beautiful detailsππ
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Borno State Ushers in a Brighter Future for Maternal Health with Massive Investment in Healthcare
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State’s Governor, Babagana Zulum, has initiated a significant step towards enhancing maternal health by launching the distribution of free maternal drugs valued at over N800m. This initiative, aimed at five general hospitals, marks a significant stride in the state’s commitment to maternal healthcare services. The distribution ceremony occurred at the Borno…
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Humanitarian Minister Praises Gov Zulumβs Efforts, Outlines New Poverty Alleviation Strategies During First Official Visit
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria β Minister of Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edo, praised the Governor of Borno State for his proactive and committed approach to humanitarian services during her first official visit outside of Abuja since her swearing-in. Edo commended the governor for his hands-on approach, stating, “You go to the toughest…
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Bornoβs Governor Zulum Approves Recruitment of 4,000 New Teachers to Boost Education Sector
By Abdulkareem Haruna Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has greenlit the immediate hiring of 4,000 teachers, who have been evaluated and shortlisted for assignment to public primary and secondary schools throughout the state. The announcement was made on Wednesday evening in Maiduguri. The new recruits, consisting of 3,000 primary school teachers and 1,000…
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Borno Launches Initiative to Plant 1.2 Million Trees in Fight Against Desertification
By Abdulkareem Haruna Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has inaugurated a 2023 tree-planting initiative, with a goal of planting 1.2 million trees across the state. The campaign was launched at the Borno State University Teaching Hospital, with the objective of mitigating desertification and other environmental challenges. The theme for this year’s campaign in…
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Plan International’s World Breastfeeding Week Celebration Highlights Need for Workplace Support for Nursing Mothers
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a vibrant event marking the 2023 World Breastfeeding Week, officialsΒ from Plan International underscored the need for an enabling environment for working mothers, advocating for the provision of safe and conducive spaces for breastfeeding at workplaces. Michael Jadyal, the Food Security Nutrition Project Coordinator for Plan International, highlighted the organization’s commitment…
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Farmers in Maiduguri Express Concern Over Rainfall Shortage, Fear Poor Crop Yield
By (Guest Writer) Elizabeth Ameh MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA β Farmers in Maiduguri Metropolitan and Jere local government areas of Borno State are expressing concern over the shortage of rainfall they’re experiencing, fearing it will drastically affect their crop yield this year. August ordinarily brings heavy rainfall to this region, often referred to as βcat and dog…
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