Maiduguri state news

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

Security

• Borno State Government has announced the reopening of Maiduguri-Bama road, which was closed due to Boko Haram attacks. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Nigerian Army has launched a fresh operation to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from the outskirts of Maiduguri. (Source: Vanguard)

Economy

• The Borno State Government has launched a new initiative to support small-scale farmers in the state, with a focus on rice and maize production. (Source: Leadership)
• The Maiduguri Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (MCCIMA) has called on the Federal Government to provide support to businesses in the state to boost economic growth. (Source: ThisDay)

Health

• The Borno State Government has launched a new campaign to vaccinate children against measles and other diseases in Maiduguri. (Source: Premium Times)
• The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) has announced the establishment of a new department of surgery to cater to the medical needs of the state. (Source: Daily Independent)

Infrastructure

• The Borno State Government has announced plans to construct a new international airport in Maiduguri to boost economic development in the state. (Source: The Nation)
• The Federal Government has approved the construction of a new road from Maiduguri to Damasak, which will improve connectivity in the region. (Source: Leadership)

Education

• The Borno State Government has launched a new initiative to provide educational support to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Maiduguri. (Source: Vanguard)
• The University of Maiduguri has announced the establishment of a new faculty of agriculture to cater to the needs of the state's agricultural sector. (Source: Daily Trust)

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