The Zamfara State Government announced that it is utilizing funds from the World Bank’s State Enabling Business Environment Reforms (SABER) Programme for state development. This information was shared by Governor Dauda Lawal, represented by Deputy Governor Mallam Mani Mummuni, during the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) national town hall and state engagement tour.

The United Nations and the Nigerian Government have enhanced their partnership to promote renewable energy via mini-grid solutions aimed at boosting industrialization and economic development in Africa. This initiative was highlighted during the launch of the Africa Minigrids Programme pilot project in Abuja, where the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, emphasized the importance of access to renewable energy.

The Zamfara state government has initiated a tree-planting campaign aimed at addressing issues such as desert encroachment, flooding, and other environmental challenges in the region. This initiative was launched yesterday as part of efforts to create a greener space in the state.

The Zamfara State Government has expressed its readiness to support the establishment of state police if a proposed constitutional amendment is enacted. Suleiman Ahmad Tudu, the Senior Special Assistant to the Secretary to the State Government, stated that the state is prepared to adopt the new policing system following discussions in the Senate.

A young boy from Zamfara State has gained public attention after sharing an emotional account of his father's death during a violent attack by bandits. In a video, he expressed his determination to join the army in response to the traumatic loss he experienced, highlighting the impact of violence in the region.

The Tanzanian government has reiterated its support for the cooperative sector as a vital component of the country's economic transformation. During the International Day of Cooperatives celebrations in Dodoma, officials pledged to implement reforms to enhance governance, expand digital services, and improve access to affordable financing for cooperatives.