Borno exports $0.8m shoes, develops industrial hub
Borno State boosts economy with $800k leather exports and launches a new industrial hub with a dry port. Governor Zulum presents N890.33bn budget for 2026. Read more.
Borno State boosts economy with $800k leather exports and launches a new industrial hub with a dry port. Governor Zulum presents N890.33bn budget for 2026. Read more.
Governor Babagana Zulum presents a N890.33bn budget for Borno's 2026 fiscal year, with education receiving the highest sectoral allocation of N135bn for rebuilding and growth.
Nigeria's current account surplus dropped sharply to $3.42bn in Q3 2025, a 41% decline. Explore the CBN data on oil exports, remittances, and rising external obligations shaping the nation's balance of payments.
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum presents the 2026 budget proposals to the State Assembly, setting fiscal priorities with a focus on education and healthcare. Stakeholders urged to attend.
A suicide bomber detonated an IED inside a mosque in Maiduguri's Gamboru area during evening prayers. Five worshippers were killed and 35 injured. Police have cordoned off the area.
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum extends Christmas greetings, thanking God for restored peace. He highlights a year of recovery and interfaith harmony while on a security tour.
Nigeria is Africa's top exporter of football talent, ranking 9th worldwide. Discover how local academies and global leagues fuel this success. Read more!
Borno Police deploy EOD, tactical teams for President Tinubu's visit. Vehicular restrictions in Maiduguri. Full security details inside.
Nigerian Army troops and CJTF intercepted two vans carrying supplies for ISWAP in Yobe. Items seized include tyres, food, and cash. Read the full details of the operation.
Operation Hadin Kai troops thwarted a terrorist infiltration attempt in Bitta, Borno, neutralizing several insurgents, including a key commander. Read the full report on the decisive military action.
Terror group ISWAP executes a Yawal Kawa chief after accusing him of loyalty to Nigeria's government and army. Security analyst Brant Philip reports on the abduction and killing.
Nigerian Army troops rescue a councillor and Islamic scholar in Borno after a swift operation. Search continues for five others, including local officials. Read the full details.
The suspect wanted for the alleged r@pe of a 5-year-old girl in Maiduguri has turned himself in. Borno Police confirm he is in custody and under investigation.
Nigerian Army troops successfully repelled a terrorist infiltration attempt in Bitta, Borno State, neutralizing several insurgents including a top fighter. Read the full details of the operation.
Terrorists abduct newly elected Borno officials & passengers on deadly Biu-Buni Yadi road. Authorities urged to intensify rescue efforts. Read more.
Nigerian Army repels armed drone assault on Borno base, rescues kidnapped Benue victim in separate operation. Troops sustain offensives against terrorists and criminals.
Borno Police deny arresting and releasing a suspect accused of raping a 5-year-old girl in Maiduguri. A manhunt is ongoing with public help sought. Get the latest details.
A new US blockade on Venezuelan oil shipments could slash production and halve exports, pushing the economy deeper into crisis. Experts warn of severe impacts.
A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at a military checkpoint in Pulka, Borno, killing five soldiers. The attack is linked to ISWAP. Read more for details.
A suicide bomber killed five soldiers at a Pulka checkpoint in Borno State. The attack follows a controversial airstrike and a major troop redeployment ordered by Defence Minister Christopher Musa.
Borno Police Command successfully neutralised an unexploded ordnance planted under a telecoms mast in Maiduguri's Federal Low Cost Area, averting a potential disaster. Public urged to remain vigilant.
A suicide bomber attacked a military post in Borno's Firgi near Pulka, killing at least five soldiers. Security sources suspect Boko Haram. Read the latest on the insurgency.
Olamide Olatomiwa Olajide built Shoeniverse Leathers from N30,000 to a N12m brand. Her journey redefines skilled labour in Nigeria. Discover how her handcrafted shoes tell a story of pride.
Borno Police prevent a major explosion in Maiduguri after residents report an unexploded ordnance. CP Abdulmajid commends public vigilance. Stay alert and report suspicious objects.
Borno State announces results of local council elections. The ruling APC secures a clean sweep. Full details on the peaceful conduct and official declarations inside.
Nigerian Ports Authority reports a massive 1,085% jump in export containers, with total cargo throughput reaching 33.5 million metric tonnes in Q3 2025. Read the full analysis of Nigeria's booming maritime trade.
Business mogul Muhammadu Indimi promises to attract domestic and foreign investors to develop Borno's agriculture, livestock, mining, and tourism sectors, boosting the local economy.
FRSC and NEMA launch a major road safety campaign in Borno, targeting a 10% reduction in crashes and fatalities. The initiative focuses on driver sensitisation and vehicle maintenance.
Truck Transit Parks' ETO platform has increased agricultural exports by over 464% since 2021. It plans expansion to five more states and new tech to cut port delays in 2026.
An 18-year-old herder, Adamu Mohammed, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the culpable homicide of 19-year-old Adamu Ali in Auno, Borno State. Read the full court details.