Borno state news
Here are some recent news updates from Borno State, Nigeria:
Security
- 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: Premium Times)
Humanitarian
- The Borno State Government has launched a campaign to vaccinate over 1 million children against measles in the state. (Source: Leadership)
- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has provided over 100,000 children in Borno State with life-saving vaccines against measles and other diseases. (Source: This Day)
- The Borno State Government has appealed for international assistance to cater for the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the state. (Source: Daily Independent)
Economy
- The Borno State Government has launched a plan to revive the state's economy through agriculture and other sectors. (Source: The Nation)
- The state government has also announced plans to establish a textile industry in Maiduguri to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. (Source: Punch)
- The Borno State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BSCCIMA) has called on the state government to provide more support to businesses in the state. (Source: Daily Trust)
Infrastructure
- The Borno State Government has announced plans to construct a new international airport in Maiduguri to boost the state's economy. (Source: Vanguard)
- The state government has also launched a plan to upgrade the Maiduguri-Bama road to a dual carriageway. (Source: Leadership)
- The Borno State Government has appealed for international assistance to repair damaged infrastructure in the state. (Source: This Day)
Politics
- The Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to provide more support to the state to enable it to tackle the insurgency. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The state government has also appealed to the Federal Government to provide more funding for the state's security agencies. (Source: Punch)
- The Borno State Government has announced plans to conduct a local government election in the state. (Source: Vanguard)
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.