Due to reports of security threats, the Benue state government has suspended mining activities across the state and commences revalidation of those engaged in mining. Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia announced the suspension of all mining activities when he met with members of the Miners Association of Nigeria, Benue Chapter in Makurdi, saying the suspension will be lifted until miners’ data are captured. The Governor also directed the Mineral Resources and Environment Management Committee (MIREMCO)...

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has approved N1 billion for the training of basic-level teachers across its 27 local government areas. He also allocated 58 utility vehicles to support the education secretaries and monitoring units across the 27 local government areas. Since 2019, Governor Zulum’s administration has prioritized investments in school infrastructure and human capital, resulting in a significant decrease in the number of out-of-school children from over 2 million to 800,000. During the...