Maiduguri news update

Here are some recent news updates from Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria:

Security

• Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced that the state government will provide additional support to the military to enhance their operations against Boko Haram insurgents in the region. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Nigerian Army has launched a fresh operation to flush out Boko Haram terrorists from the Sambisa Forest, a stronghold of the insurgents. (Source: Vanguard)

Humanitarian Crisis

• The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed concern over the growing humanitarian crisis in Maiduguri, with over 1.8 million people displaced by the conflict. (Source: Premium Times)
• The Borno State Government has appealed for international assistance to support the state's response to the humanitarian crisis, which has seen thousands of people fleeing their homes due to violence and insecurity. (Source: Leadership)

Economy

• The Maiduguri Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (MCCIMA) has called on the federal government to provide support to small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in the state to boost economic growth. (Source: Daily Independent)
• The Borno State Government has launched a new initiative to promote local production and consumption of agricultural products in the state. (Source: This Day)

Infrastructure

• The Federal Government has approved the construction of a new international airport in Maiduguri, which is expected to boost economic development in the region. (Source: The Nation)
• The Borno State Government has launched a new road project aimed at improving transportation infrastructure in the state. (Source: Daily Trust)

Health

• The Borno State Government has launched a new campaign to combat cholera and other water-borne diseases in the state. (Source: Vanguard)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided medical supplies and equipment to hospitals in Maiduguri to support the state's response to the humanitarian crisis. (Source: Premium Times)

Please note that the news updates provided are subject to change and may not be comprehensive or up-to-date.