Borno is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It is bordered by Yobe to the west for about 421 km, Gombe to the southwest for 93 km, and Adamawa to the south while its eastern border forms part of the national border with Cameroon for about 426 km (265 miles, partly across the Ebedi and Kalia Rivers).

Borno State, located in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, borders Yobe, Gombe, Adamawa, and the countries of Cameroon, Niger, and Chad. Its capital city is Maiduguri. Established in 1976, it originally included Yobe State, which separated in 1991.

4 days ago · Borno, state, northeastern Nigeria. It is the central fragment of the old Bornu empire of the Kanuri people. Its name is said to mean “Home of the Berbers.” The territory became part of Northern Nigeria after the division of Bornu between the British and the French at the turn of the century and became Borno state in 1967.

Borno State is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It is bordered by Yobe to the west for about 421 km, Gombe to the southwest for 93 km, and Adamawa to the south while its eastern border forms part of the national border with Cameroon for about 426 km (265 miles, partly across the Ebedi and Kalia Rivers).

Nov 11, 2024 · Situated in the northeastern region of Nigeria, Borno occupies a strategic position in West Africa with its borders touching three neighboring countries: Chad, Niger, and Cameroon. Borno is predominantly covered in savanna vegetation, reflecting both …

Borno State is a state in North East Nigeria. It is the second-largest state in the area of the 36 states in the country, only behind Niger State which is the largest. In 2016, its population was estimated to be about 5.86 million.

1 day ago · Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated a fashion manufacturing hub in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Tuesday. The facility, one of the largest of its kind established by the Federal Government, is expected to generate over 48,000 jobs, marking a pivotal step in the administration’s efforts to ...

Borno state is one of the most ancient kingdoms in Africa. Historical sources indicated that it started about the year 700 AD by the Nomadic Tebu-speaking kanembu ho were forced to move southwards around the fertile lands of the Lake Chad due to political and ecological pressures.

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2 days ago · The Federal Government has inaugurated a state-of-the-art fashion manufacturing hub in Maiduguri, Borno State, with the potential to create over 48,000 jobs. In continuation of the disbursement of ...