The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on the federal government to intensify efforts in tackling insecurity, particularly in northern region still plagued by banditry and violence.
He, however, praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for policies that...
The World Bank has approved $300 million to support more than 3.5 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) and their host communities in northern Nigeria.
The Solutions for the Internally Displaced and Host Communities Project (SOLID) was approved on August 7.
It will focus...
At least 1,111 Nigerians were killed and 276 abducted in June, according to a new report by Beacon Security and Intelligence.
The report shows a sharp drop in incidents compared to May, but civilian deaths still made up over 70%...
The Centre for Human Resource and Development (CHRD) has criticised the poor rollout of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure in Northern Nigeria, calling it “alarming.”
In a statement Monday, the group said the Tinubu administration’s CNG initiative has favoured the...
Northern traditional rulers, led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, have condemned the ongoing killings across the region, declaring that "enough is enough." Speaking at the 7th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers...
The European Union (EU) has allocated €283.73 million for development projects in northern Nigeria, focusing on economic growth, education, security, and humanitarian efforts.
EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, announced this in Kano while launching the Study in Europe fair. He highlighted...
The Federal Government announced that over 6.1 million refugees and internally displaced persons are currently sheltered in northern states, according to Tijjani Aliyu, Federal Commissioner for the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI).
Speaking in Abuja...
The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has criticised the role of certain northern elders in influencing the selection of candidates for presidential elections. He...
The Presidency has rejected claims that the proposed tax reforms would harm northern Nigeria or disproportionately favour Lagos and Rivers states. Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, explained that the reforms are designed to improve the quality of life for all...
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced plans to develop an intra-city rail system linking Maiduguri with surrounding areas.
This project will be the first metro rail initiative in Nigeria’s northern states.
The state’s Commissioner for Transport and Energy,...
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Workers residing in Abuja are grappling with rising transportation costs, with many spending a significant portion of their income...
