Economy
Nigerian Army Sentences Four Soldiers for Arms Racketeering
The court found the soldiers guilty on multiple charges, including theft, unlawful possession and dealing of ammunition, and actions deemed to be aiding the insurgents.
Weekly Press Review 12-18 September, 2025
Regional News What next for Mali as Wagner fails to defeat insurgents? | ISS Africa A new report suggests that Niger, Burkina Faso – and Europe can learn a lot […]
UNHAS shutdown fligths operations in Nigeria’s Northeast over lack of funding
Funding Shortages Forced UN to Shut Down Air Services in Nigeria’s Northeast. The shutdown will severely compromise the humanitarian response in Nigeria’s northeast, where millions are already suffering from hunger, displacement, and insecurity.
ISWAP Kills Five Farmers in Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria
Saturday, August 30, suspected ISWAP insurgents killed at least five farmers. The tragedy occurred in Ngoshe, a community in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. “Such horrors visit us almost daily” said Junaid Jibrin, a legislative aide.
Islamist Militants Kill Six Security Operatives in Nigeria’s Northeast
Islamist Militants Kill Six Security Operatives in Nigeria’s Northeast. The Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) urge the government to provide us with the necessary support. Farmers abandonned their farms, threatening food security in the communities.
Banki cattle market vital for trade between Borno, Cameroon and Chad
Revitalised market will not only restore livelihoods and accelerate economic recovery in conflict-affected areas, but it will also strengthen cross-border trade between Nigeria and its neighbours. The governor of Borno […]
Festive season cash crunch
Residents of Maiduguri in Borno State say the scarcity of cash is putting a damper on the festive season and they are lucky if they are able to withdraw enough […]
Initiative fights climate change and empowers youth
Eco-friendly cooking charcoal is not only durable, more efficient and affordable, its production is also providing employment to young people in Maiduguri, Borno State. A groundbreaking innovation is reshaping the […]
GDP growth not a true reflection of the lived realities of countless Nigerians
Economy is still weighed down by the effects of hyperinflation, frequent fuel price hikes, power shortages and devaluation of the naira which have led to a steep rise in the […]
