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<title>Zulum Flags Off Ramadan Food Distribution to 300,000 Vulnerable Families in Borno.</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:44:18 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>CP Naziru Abdulmajid Decorates 346 Newly Promoted Officers in Borno</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command, Naziru Abdulmajid, has decorated three hundred and forty-six Inspectors recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP II).

The decoration ceremony took place on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Command Headquarters in Maiduguri.

A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Kenneth Nuhum Daso, said the Commissioner performed the decoration on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission.

CP Abdulmajid congratulated the newly promoted officers on their well-deserved elevation, commending their resilience, professionalism, and dedication to duty in the discharge of their responsibilities in Borno State.

He reminded the officers that higher rank comes with greater responsibility and urged them to exhibit increased discipline, accountability, and leadership in the course of their duties. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:37:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>El&#45;Kanemi Warriors edge Plateau United, boost continental hopes</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ El-Kanemi Warriors on Sunday defeated Plateau United 1–0 to maintain their impressive run in the Nigeria Professional Football League and move closer to securing a continental ticket.
The keenly contested encounter was played at the El-Kanemi Warriors Main Bowl along Shehu Laminu Way, Maiduguri. Daddy Abdurahman struck the winning goal in the 81st minute to hand the hosts maximum points.
With the victory, El-Kanemi Warriors recorded their third consecutive clean sheet and have now lost just once in their last seven league matches  a 3–2 defeat to Bendel Insurance in Week 21. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:33:58 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Nigeria Marks Anniversary of Assassination of Former Head of State, Murtala Mohammed</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Every 13th of February, Nigerians commemorate the assassination of the country’s former Head of State, Murtala Ramat Mohammed, who was killed in a failed coup on February 13, 1976.
Born on November 8, 1938, in Kano, the late General was educated at Barewa College and later trained at the Sandhurst Military Academy in the United Kingdom. He rose rapidly through the ranks of the Nigerian Army and played a strategic role during the Nigerian Civil War, particularly in the Second Division. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:24:04 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Acting Governor Kadafur Commissions Sahad Store in Maiduguri, Reaffirms Support for Private Investment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Acting Governor of Borno State, Alhaji (Dr) Umar Usman Kadafur, has commissioned a new branch of Sahad Store along Damboa Road, Maiduguri, describing the project as a major boost to the state’s economic recovery and transformation.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Dr. Kadafur said the establishment of the store goes beyond business expansion, noting that it represents resilience, innovation and renewed investor confidence in Borno State. ]]></description>
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<title>ADC Reconciles Factions Ahead of 2027 Polls in Borno</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The State Chairman, African Democratic Congress (ADC) Borno State, Mohammed Umar Bolori says his faction has resolved to recognize the Ali Bukar Wurge&#039;s led Interim Management Committee of the Party in the State and is ready to work on a United front towards the victory of the Party in the fortthcoming general elections.

He also apologize to ADC national leaders especially Kashim Ibrahim Imam (Mattawalli of Borno) over the past misconducts and pledged their loyalty to him in the interest of the Party. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:53 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>BORNO POLICE CLARIFY DEATH OF VGN MEMBER, ORDER FULL INVESTIGATION</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Borno State Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the death of Abdul Hadi, a member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), following reports circulating in the media.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, the Command explained that the incident occurred on 4th February 2026 at about 4:00 p.m. when a joint patrol team of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and the Social Vices Unit intercepted a suspect, Abba Hussani, in Kaleri area of Maiduguri ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:40:44 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Borno Government to Strengthen Support for Kidney Patients</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Borno State Government says it will intensify its intervention programmes for kidney patients in the state.
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum gave the assurance at the 38th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Association of Nephrology, hosted by the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:37:12 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Borno Phases Out Unqualified Teachers as 615 Graduate from Special NCE Programme</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Borno State Government has graduated six hundred and fifteen teachers from its two-year Special Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) Teacher Training Programme, as part of efforts to phase out unqualified teachers in public schools.
The graduation ceremony held at the College of Education, Waka-Biu, marks the completion of the final batch of teachers enrolled in the programme under the education reforms of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum.
The teachers were drawn from all the twenty-seven local government areas of the state and were trained in classroom management, pedagogy, literacy and numeracy skills.
Out of six hundred and forty-seven teachers who commenced the programme, six hundred and fifteen successfully completed the training. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:16:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Fire Guts Rabiri IDP Camp, 30 Households Displaced in Dikwa</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ No fewer than thirty households have been displaced following a fire outbreak at the Rabiri Internally Displaced Persons camp in Rabiri, Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.

The inferno, which gutted sections of the camp, completely destroyed makeshift shelters and valuable personal belongings, leaving many families homeless for the second time in almost ten years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:11:57 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Senate’s Rejection of Real&#45;Time Results Transmission Threatens Electoral Transparency — Atiku</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Nigerian Senate’s decision to reject real-time electronic transmission of election results, describing it as a major setback for electoral transparency and democratic reform.

In a statement posted on his official X handle, Atiku said the action amounted to a deliberate assault on transparency and public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process.

He noted that while democracies around the world are strengthening their electoral systems through technology, Nigeria appears to be moving in the opposite direction by retaining what he described as an opaque system that allows manipulation and post-election disputes.

According to him, real-time electronic transmission of results is not a partisan issue but a democratic safeguard that reduces human interference, limits result manipulation, and ensures that votes cast at polling units are accurately reflected in final outcomes.

Atiku argued that rejecting the measure and retaining provisions of the 2022 Electoral Act that delay electronic transmission signals an unwillingness to subject elections to public scrutiny.

He further expressed concern that the decision raises questions about the commitment of the political leadership to conduct free, fair, and credible elections in 2027.

The former vice president added that reforms aimed at strengthening transparency are often resisted, while ambiguities that benefit incumbents are preserved.

Atiku called on Nigerians, civil society groups, the media, and the international community to take note of what he described as a regression in electoral reform and to continue advocating for a modern and credible electoral system.

He stressed that Nigeria deserves elections that are transparent, verifiable, and free from manipulation, warning that anything less would amount to an injustice to voters and a betrayal of democracy. ]]></description>
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<title>Acting Governor, Kadafur, Flags off Presidential Emergency Food and Nutrition Distribution</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:11:15 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>EU&#45;Funded Consortium Trains Journalists on Alternative Care Guidelines, Borno Child Protection Law</title>
<link>https://hamadatimes.com/eu-funded-consortium-trains-journalists-on-alternative-care-guidelines-borno-child-protection-law</link>
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<title>Second Batch of 705 Nigerian Refugees Arrives Banki from Cameroon</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:06:05 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Borno Begins Direct LG Allocations as Zulum Ends Bureaucratic Bottlenecks</title>
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<title>Borno Acting Governor Tasks New LG Chairmen on Security, Grassroots Development</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:37:53 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Borno Acting Governor Tasks New LG Chairmen on Security, Grassroots Development</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Borno State Acting Governor, Dr. Umar Usman Kadafur, has charged the twenty-seven newly inaugurated Local Government Chairmen in the state to prioritize security and grassroots development.
Dr. Kadafur gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected chairmen held at the Multi-Purpose Hall of Government House, Maiduguri.
Radio Nigeria Correspondent, Chiroma Ali Ibrahim, reports that the exercise marks the third time the administration of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum is conducting local government elections since its inception.
Addressing the new council bosses, the Acting Governor urged them to ensure accountability and transparency in governance. He also directed them to reside within their respective local government headquarters, warning against unnecessary travel or staying outside their areas of jurisdiction.
Dr. Kadafur further enjoined the chairmen to emulate the leadership style and developmental strides of Governor Zulum in order to achieve total transformation at the grassroots level. He also commended past local government chairmen for their contributions to the development of the state.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Sugun Mai Mele, described the inauguration as the beginning of a new era for local government administration in Borno State and urged the chairmen to justify the confidence reposed in them by the electorate.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, the Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Borno State Chapter, Alhaji Ali Bolori, expressed appreciation to the people for the mandate given to them, pledging to deliver on their campaign promises.
Alhaji Bolori also commended the Borno State House of Assembly for amending the law to extend the tenure of elected local government officials from two to three years, saying the extension would provide ample time to deliver dividends of democracy.
The highlight of the ceremony was the administration of the oaths of office and allegiance on the elected officials by Justice Haruna Mshelia, who represented the State Chief Judge. ]]></description>
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<title>Acting Governor Inaugurates High&#45;Level APC Committee on E&#45;Registration and Reconciliation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Acting Governor of Borno State, Dr. Umar Usman Kadafur, has inaugurated a high-level committee on the All Progressives Congress (APC) e-registration and reconciliation of aggrieved party members in the state.

The inauguration ceremony took place at the Deputy Governor’s Conference Hall, Government House, Maiduguri.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Kadafur charged the committee to ensure a transparent, inclusive and hitch-free e-registration exercise across the state.

He also urged members of the committee to engage, listen to and reconcile aggrieved party members with sincerity and impartiality.

The Acting Governor described the e-registration exercise as critical to strengthening the party’s structure, enhancing grassroots participation and building a credible and verifiable membership database.

According to him, reconciliation remains the soul of party stability, stressing that a united party is stronger and more resilient.

Dr. Kadafur noted that the committee members were carefully selected based on their experience and expertise, expressing confidence that their assignment would further promote unity, discipline and commitment to the progressive ideals of the APC.

The names of the committee members were announced during the ceremony.

In his response, the Chairman of the Committee, Ambassador Baba Ahmed Jidda, commended Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for the selection of members and expressed confidence that the committee would deliver a productive and comprehensive report to the party.

Ambassador Jidda disclosed that the committee comprises ten distinguished members, with six additional personalities co-opted to support its work, alongside six officials to serve in the secretariat and media and publicity sub-committees.

He assured that the committee would approach its assignment with dedication and a strong sense of responsibility to the party. ]]></description>
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<title>First Batch of 300 Refugees Returns to Gwoza</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The first batch of 300 Nigerian refugees has returned to Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, marking the commencement of the fourth phase of the ongoing repatriation exercise.

The returnees, made up of 75 households, arrived in Pulka town in a coordinated and dignified process, bringing to an end over 11 years of displacement in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in the Republic of Cameroon.

The repatriation followed a visit by Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, to the refugees’ camp in Cameroon on December 8, 2025, during which he assured them of a voluntary, safe and dignified return to their ancestral communities.

Chairman of the Borno State Sub-Committee on Repatriation, Engineer Lawan Abba Wakilbe, described the exercise as a major achievement of the present administration.

He said the return of the refugees symbolises the restoration of hope and the rebuilding of lives affected by insurgency.

In a show of regional cooperation, the Governor of Cameroon’s Far North Region, Minjinyawa Bakari, personally bade the refugees farewell, reaffirming bilateral collaboration between Nigeria and Cameroon in addressing the humanitarian consequences of insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin.

On arrival in Pulka, the returnees were received by local government officials and security agencies.

Some of the returnees were seen kneeling to touch the soil of their homeland, while others offered prayers of gratitude. Children who had spent most of their lives outside Nigeria looked on with curiosity at their ancestral home.

Each household head received five hundred thousand naira, while an additional fifty thousand naira was given to each wife to support their reintegration.

The Borno State Government also distributed mattresses and wrappers, while the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons provided food items including rice, millet, beans and cooking oil.

The current phase of the repatriation is part of a broader strategy by the Borno State Government to stabilise resettled communities, rebuild critical infrastructure and restore livelihoods in areas affected by insurgency.

Dignitaries who accompanied the Chairman of the Sub-Committee included members of the Borno State House of Assembly representing Kaga, Gwoza and Gulumba, Honourable Mustafa Alibe Benishiekh, Honourable Buba Abatcha and Honourable Baba Shehu Gulumba.

Also present were the Chairman of Gwoza Local Government Area, Abba Shehu Timta, and an official of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, Mr. Murdakai Titus. ]]></description>
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<title>First Batch of 300 Refugees Returns to Gwoza</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The first batch of 300 Nigerian refugees has returned to Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, marking the commencement of the fourth phase of the ongoing repatriation exercise.

The returnees, made up of 75 households, arrived in Pulka town in a coordinated and dignified process, bringing to an end over 11 years of displacement in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in the Republic of Cameroon.

The repatriation followed a visit by Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, to the refugees’ camp in Cameroon on December 8, 2025, during which he assured them of a voluntary, safe and dignified return to their ancestral communities.

Chairman of the Borno State Sub-Committee on Repatriation, Engineer Lawan Abba Wakilbe, described the exercise as a major achievement of the present administration.

He said the return of the refugees symbolises the restoration of hope and the rebuilding of lives affected by insurgency.

In a show of regional cooperation, the Governor of Cameroon’s Far North Region, Minjinyawa Bakari, personally bade the refugees farewell, reaffirming bilateral collaboration between Nigeria and Cameroon in addressing the humanitarian consequences of insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin.

On arrival in Pulka, the returnees were received by local government officials and security agencies.

Some of the returnees were seen kneeling to touch the soil of their homeland, while others offered prayers of gratitude. Children who had spent most of their lives outside Nigeria looked on with curiosity at their ancestral home.

Each household head received five hundred thousand naira, while an additional fifty thousand naira was given to each wife to support their reintegration.

The Borno State Government also distributed mattresses and wrappers, while the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons provided food items including rice, millet, beans and cooking oil.

The current phase of the repatriation is part of a broader strategy by the Borno State Government to stabilise resettled communities, rebuild critical infrastructure and restore livelihoods in areas affected by insurgency.

Dignitaries who accompanied the Chairman of the Sub-Committee included members of the Borno State House of Assembly representing Kaga, Gwoza and Gulumba, Honourable Mustafa Alibe Benishiekh, Honourable Buba Abatcha and Honourable Baba Shehu Gulumba.

Also present were the Chairman of Gwoza Local Government Area, Abba Shehu Timta, and an official of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, Mr. Murdakai Titus. ]]></description>
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<title>Call for Applications: EridanSeed SME Scale Programme 2026 | Up to $25,000 Funding &amp;amp; Hands&#45;on Growth Support</title>
<link>https://hamadatimes.com/call-for-applications-eridanseed-sme-scale-programme-2026-up-to-25000-funding-hands-on-growth-support</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Across Africa, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economic growth and job creation. Yet many are constrained by infrastructure gaps, high operating costs, and limited access to practical growth support. The EridanSeed Programme is designed to change that narrative. Eridan City is inviting applications from growth-ready Nigerian SMEs to participate in the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:36:04 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Kali</dc:creator>
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<title>Nigerian Air Force Invites Successful Applicants for DSSC 34 Interview</title>
<link>https://hamadatimes.com/nigerian-air-force-invites-successful-applicants-for-dssc-34-interview</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that candidates shortlisted for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 34/2025 have been invited to take part in the enlistment interview in Kaduna. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, confirmed that the names of successful […] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Kali</dc:creator>
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<title>Nigerian Government Launches FGN Savings Bond Offering MSMEs and Retail Investors Up to 15.4% Interest</title>
<link>https://hamadatimes.com/nigerian-government-launches-fgn-savings-bond-offering-msmes-and-retail-investors-up-to-154-interest</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Nigerian Government has launched a new Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond, offering retail investors and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) an opportunity to earn competitive returns through a low-risk investment instrument. According to a document released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on Monday, the offer is issued on behalf of […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:36:03 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Kali</dc:creator>
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<title>FG Launches Free Business Registration Program for MSMEs</title>
<link>https://hamadatimes.com/fg-launches-free-business-registration-program-for-msmes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has partnered with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to roll out a nationwide initiative offering free business registration to 250,000 nano, micro, and small enterprises (NMSEs) across the country. The programme was officially unveiled in Abuja on Friday following the signing of a Memorandum of […] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Kali</dc:creator>
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<title>Call for Youth Input: Data Collection for the Katsina Youth Agenda (YALD Project)</title>
<link>https://hamadatimes.com/call-for-youth-input-data-collection-for-the-katsina-youth-agenda-yald-project</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ LEAP Africa, in partnership with the Nigeria Youth Future Fund (NYFF) and funded by the Ford and MacArthur Foundations, is spearheading a transformative initiative: the Youth Action for Local Development (YALD) Project. We are launching a critical Data Collection exercise across all 34 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Katsina State. This is a unique opportunity for young residents to provide the empirical evidence […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:36:02 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Kali</dc:creator>
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