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The Fulbe Development and Cultural Organization (FUDECO), Yobe State Chapter, recently organized a one-day dissemination workshop to present research findings compiled by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent Crises (SPARC) GES Project. The workshop, held at the Summit Conference Hall in Damaturu, was presided over by the Speaker of the Yobe State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chiroma Buba Mashio. In his remarks, Mashio emphasized that the research findings would significantly contribute to the preservation and development of Fulani cultural heritage. FUDECO Yobe State Chairman, Aliyu Usman Jajere, represented by the  Secretary, Musa Waziri Kollere, outlined the key findings of the research, which focused on promoting Gender Equality Services (GES) within pastoralist communities.  Critical stakeholders at the event highlighted the importance of supporting pastoralism and agriculture in crisis-...

The Borno Coalition for Democracy and Progress (BOCODEP) on Tuesday inaugurated a three-day capacity-building workshop for women, focusing on anti-corruption and accountability.The workshop is supported by the MacArthur Foundation.   Professor Nuhu Diraso Ngapsiso from the Department of Mass Communication at the University of Maiduguri, one of the key resource persons for the workshop, stated that the training aims to advance women’s role in the fight against corruption and promote accountability.   He explained that the workshop seeks to empower women with the necessary knowledge to combat corruption and ensure accountability in governance.   "Nigeria’s current challenges stem largely from endemic corruption, which has hindered progress for many years.We have failed to develop as a nation because resources meant for critical infrastructure are often embezzled by those entrusted with serving the people." He emphasized that women, as mothers, wiv...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu Yobe State Head of Service, Alhaji Hamisu Tonga Betara Bularafa, personally inspected the ongoing 2025 Civil Service Promotion Examinations across the state's three designated centers on Saturday,engaging with candidates and reaffirming the government's commitment to workforce development. A total of 3,207 senior civil servants are sitting for the crucial examinations, which are mandatory for career advancement.  The candidates are distributed across,Damaturu Centre (Government Girls’ Unity College - GGUC)with 1,852 candidates,Gashua Centre (Umar Suleiman College of Education - USCOE) with 858 candidates and Potiskum Centre (College of Administration, Management and Technology (CAMTECH) with 497 candidates. During his tour of all three centres, Alhaji Bularafa observed the examination process to ensure fairness and transparency.  He interacted with candidates, emphasizing the importance of the exams and urging them to reciprocate the gove...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Nguru Local Government Area emerged victorious in the inaugural KMT Unity Cup football final on Saturday, defeating Potiskum LGA 5-1 in a closely contested match at Damaturu's Miyatti Sport Arena. The tournament, spearheaded by prominent developmental activist, Barrister Kashim Musa  Tumsah,culminated in a showcase of sporting talent and its core mission ,fostering unity among Yobe State's youth. Hassan Bijod, Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, emphasized the event's significance beyond the pitch. "This tournament serves as a pilot test.The main KMT Unity Cup competition will launch soon, beginning at the grassroots ward level and progressing through local government areas before reaching the state finals,"Hassan stated. He highlighted Barrister Tumsah's unwavering commitment to state unity, drawing parallels to Nelson Mandela's historic use of sports for national cohesion.  "Just as Mandela united Sout...

By Yusuf Alhaji Lawan  Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is an essential marketing concept that has proven decisive to the survival of products in the market. As a cornerstone of product development and manufacturing, PLM enables companies to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance product quality. While traditionally applied to physical product design, production, and disposal, the principles and methodologies of PLM hold immense potential for innovative applications beyond its conventional scope, offering solutions to complex challenges across diverse industries and domains. The Product Lifecycle Management model depicts a product's journey through four sequential stages; Introduction, Growth, Maturity, and Decline. Every product inevitably passes through these phases, from its initial market debut to its eventual decline, making it vital to understand and maneuver these stages effectively. The Introduction stage marks the launch of a new product into the mar...