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Gov Buni Disburses $2.5m To 101 Communities, Farming Groups

Jan 25, 2025 | thewillnews.com | Ladi Dapson

January 25, (THEWILL) – Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni on Saturday launched a second disbursement of a $2,525,000 non-interest Community Revolving Fund loan to 101 communities and farmer groups in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by Mamman Mohammed, Director General Press and Media Affairs to the governor to newsmen in Damaturu on Saturday. Buni said the fund was aimed at driving economic growth, providing employment opportunities, and creating wealth.
Let’s Invest More In AI To Tackle Out-Of-School - UNICEF

Jan 24, 2025 | thewillnews.com | Ladi Dapson

January 24, (THEWILL) – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) urged critical stakeholders in the northeast on Friday to use Artificial Intelligence to reduce the out-of-school menace in the region. The UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Borno State, Joseph Senesie, disclosed this during an event organised to commemorate the 2025 International Day of Education at the University of Maiduguri, Borno State.
Yobe Hosts 5th Lake Chad Basin Security, Stability Meeting

Jan 23, 2025 | thewillnews.com | Ladi Dapson

January 23, (THEWILL) – A total of 500 participants are set to converge in Maiduguri, Borno State, as Yobe State prepares to host the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, as the pressing issue of security and stability takes centre stage. The participants, including government officials, NGOs and civil society actors, are expected to discuss cross-border cooperation and the consolidation of gains made in restoring peace.
Mutkut Assumes Command As MNJTF Force Commander

Jan 23, 2025 | thewillnews.com | Ladi Dapson

January 23, (THEWILL) – Major General Godwin Mutkut officially assumed command as the new Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The handover ceremony took place at the MNJTF Headquarters in Farcha, N’Djamena, Chad, where he succeeded Major General Ibrahim Sallau Ali. Mutkut’s appointment follows a tenure marked by notable achievements under Major General Ali, who bolstered regional security and counter-terrorism initiatives across the Lake Chad Basin.
Buni Confident Ongoing Developmental Projects Will Be Completed This Year

Jan 22, 2025 | thewillnews.com | Ladi Dapson

January 23, (THEWILL) – Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State expressed confidence that many of the ongoing legacy projects of the administration will be completed and commissioned this year. Buni affirmed this during the State Executive Council meeting held in Damaturu on Wednesday, the governor reflected on the preceding year, noting it as one in which the state government was able to execute many projects and programmes that have positive impacts on the lives of the people of the state.
Seven Traders, Three Robbers Killed In Yobe Market Attack

Jan 21, 2025 | thewillnews.com | Ladi Dapson

January 21, (THEWILL) – Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers, killed at least seven people, mostly traders and injured 11 at Ngalda cattle and main market in Fika Local Government area of Yobe state. The armed men stormed the weekly market in Ngalda, the headquarters of Fika LG around 6pm, shooting sporadically, attacking and robbing shops.
Yobe’s Commitment To Agriculture Very Impressive - Islamic Development Bank

Jan 21, 2025 | thewillnews.com | Ladi Dapson

January 21, (THEWILL) – The Islamic Development Bank has expressed satisfaction with the preparedness of the Yobe State government to partner with the bank for an agricultural project. Mr Javed Khan, Senior Agriculture Specialist of the Bank, stated this at a courtesy call on Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, at the Government House, Damaturu, on Tuesday. Khan said the commitment of the Yobe State government to meeting its obligations is quite impressive and encouraging.
Yobe, Firm Launch Research To Combat Kidney Disease

Jan 21, 2025 | thewillnews.com | Ladi Dapson

January 21, (THEWILL) – The Yobe State Government in collaboration with the Biomedical Research and Training Centre has launched a community-based kidney disease research project. The study led by researchers of diverse backgrounds from the Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre was aimed at tackling the prevalence of kidney disease in the state, particularly around the river Yobe.
Thinklab Unveils N1bn Fund To Support Innovative Business Ideas

Jan 20, 2025 | thewillnews.com | Ladi Dapson

January 20, (THEWILL) – Thinklab Group Limited, an innovation and entrepreneurship development company, is set to launch the “Thinkpreneur” programme, a N1 billion funding initiative designed to empower a new generation of young business entrepreneurs. Dr Sa’id Alkali Kori, the Group Chief Executive Officer, said the programme was initiated to support youthful Nigerian entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.
Borno Targets Livestock Economy With Improved Breeds Of Cattle, Goats

Jan 18, 2025 | thewillnews.com | Ladi Dapson

January 18, (THEWILL) – With a battered economy caused by over a decade of terrorist attacks, both in human and economic development; Borno state has moved with a new approach to tackling the state’s financial status, Ladi Dapson reports; The insecurity – Boko Haram/ISWAP in the Northeast has ruined cattle rearing locations, diminished cattle rearing with a frightening speed and blocked the majority of the routes through which the trade was conducted across Nigeria and across the borders with...