Borno news
Borno State is a state in northeastern Nigeria, and here are some recent news updates from the state:
Security Updates
- Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to provide more troops to the state to tackle the insurgency. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The Nigerian Army has launched a fresh operation in Borno State to flush out Boko Haram terrorists from the state. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Borno State Government has announced the reopening of Maiduguri-Bama road, which was closed due to Boko Haram attacks. (Source: Leadership)
Humanitarian Crisis
- The United Nations has appealed for $1.2 billion to support humanitarian operations in Borno State, where over 7 million people are in need of assistance. (Source: UN News)
- The Borno State Government has launched a campaign to distribute food and non-food items to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the state. (Source: Daily Post)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has provided medical assistance to over 10,000 people affected by the conflict in Borno State. (Source: ICRC)
Infrastructure Development
- The Borno State Government has announced plans to construct a new international airport in Maiduguri, the state capital. (Source: This Day)
- The Federal Government has approved the construction of a new road from Maiduguri to Damasak, a town in the state. (Source: The Nation)
- The Borno State Government has launched a project to provide electricity to over 100 communities in the state. (Source: Daily Trust)
Education
- The Borno State Government has announced plans to reopen schools in the state, which were closed due to the insurgency. (Source: Vanguard)
- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has launched a campaign to provide education to children affected by the conflict in Borno State. (Source: UNICEF)
- The Borno State Government has launched a scholarship scheme for students in the state. (Source: Daily Post)
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