Borno state nigeria 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 launched a scheme to provide loans to farmers in the state to boost agricultural production. (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 the state. (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 Independent)
• The state government has also appealed for more representation in the Federal Executive Council (FEC). (Source: Punch)
• The Borno State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish a state-owned university in the state. (Source: The Nation)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.