Boko Haram fuelling hunger in North East, says Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on the international community to help tackle the humanitarian crisis in the North East, ravaged by Boko Haram insurgency “We call on the international community for help. Yes, the Boko Haram terrorists are on the run, but their menace has not been completely solved,” he said at the donation […]

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North East not conducive for return of IDPs – United Nations Rep

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), says the North East is not yet conducive for the return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Ms Liz Ahua, the Regional Representative for West Africa and Coordinator for Nigeria, said this on Monday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of the Lake Chad Regional Protection Dialogue. Ahua […]

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N’ East youths lead in BoI’s N10bn loan requests

[su_dropcap]T[/su_dropcap]he North-East region has emerged leader with 1,300 applicants from young entrepreneurs seeking for loans to start or expand their businesses from the Bank of Industry (BOI), data from the bank has revealed. BOI’s N10 billion Youth Entrepreneurship Support (YES) programme was launched in March, 2016 by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr […]

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