Borno Governor Announces Major Rural Allowance Increase
Governor Babagana Zulum announces a 100% salary allowance for doctors and 40% for nurses in rural Borno to tackle healthcare staffing shortages. The move aims to compete with INGO salaries.
Governor Babagana Zulum announces a 100% salary allowance for doctors and 40% for nurses in rural Borno to tackle healthcare staffing shortages. The move aims to compete with INGO salaries.
Despite billions invested in fibre, Nigeria's rural communities remain disconnected. Explore how the last-mile gap cripples farmers, healthcare, and education, widening the national digital divide.
Nigerian students demand federal investigation into ITF's failure to pay SIWES allowances for years, citing hardship and fund mismanagement allegations. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has launched three new MDAs to enhance rural electrification, combat drug abuse, and drive urban development. The state also doubled scholarships for 28,346 students.
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.
Kwara state teachers protest being left out of a 30% salary allowance. They accuse the NUT leadership of inaction and reveal many are surviving on loans. Read the full story.
ICEHD convened 52 stakeholders in Lagos to tackle financial barriers for rural women farmers, exploring climate finance pathways and gender-responsive solutions for resilience.
Eden Moringa Group launches EDNI Limited, an agricultural platform to support farmers, improve rural incomes, and expand access to health products in Nigeria. Discover how this initiative tackles economic hardship.
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia presents a ₦605.5bn budget for 2026, focusing on rural development and growth. Read the full details and allocations here.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved a new Teachers Specific Allowance, ranging from 21% to 27.5%, effective January 2026. This follows pressure from the Nigeria Union of Teachers. Read the full details.
A Nigerian woman reveals her husband slashed their monthly home allowance from N600,000 to N200,000. Discover her immediate response and the online buzz it created. Watch the video for details.
A resourceful Nigerian ex-corps member saved her entire N77,000 monthly allowance for a year to fund her foodstuff business. See how she transformed her savings into a fully stocked store.
Borno Police deploy EOD, tactical teams for President Tinubu's visit. Vehicular restrictions in Maiduguri. Full security details inside.
Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa directs the strengthening of rural Primary Healthcare Centres and announces a major Measles-Rubella vaccine campaign for 2026, targeting all children aged 9 months to 14 years.
Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa mandates stronger rural primary healthcare. Plans 2026 Measles-Rubella vaccine campaign for children 9 months to 14 years. Read more.
Governor Uba Sani approves enhanced conditions for Kaduna teachers, extending retirement to 65 years and introducing rural allowances to improve education quality and retain experience.
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 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.
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