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Borno Threatens Revocation Of Land Titles Over Non Payment Of Ground Rents
Borno Threatens Revocation Of Land Titles Over Non Payment Of Ground Rents
By Francis Okoye
The Borno State Geographic Information Service (BOGIS ) has threatened revocation of Land titles the outstanding ground rents and other charges have not been perfected by the holders.
The Executive Secretary BOGIS, Engr Adam Bababe made the threat yesterday in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
Bababe recalled that upon the establishment of the Service (BOGIS) in 2020, public notice was issued in that regard more specially, to holders/occupants of disposed government quarters and selected layouts under the pilot scheme.
He said government upon the expiration of the three months period also graciously granted extension for holders/occupants to regularise their position before embarking on full enforcement of the terms and conditions of the grant of their statutory right of occupancy.
The Executive Secretary said for the avoidance of doubt the terms and conditions referred to amongst others are; Covenant to development within two years from the commencement date of the term of right of occupancy; to pay without demand in advance annual ground rent before 15 January every year.
“Not to alienate the right of occupancy or any part thereof by sale, mortgage, transfer of possession, sublease or bequest without consent. Upon expiration of the term of grant to render up to the Commissioner (now Executive Secretary) in good and substantial repair all buildings on the land which have not been removed with consent.
” Change of Land Use without consent. Subdivision without consent.
The Service is now in its fourth year of establishment, and it is ripe to scale up the enforcement of all covenants (terms and conditions of grant of Statutory Right of Occupancy) and clear the way for smooth implementation of the laws and regulations affecting land administration in the State to entrench excellent, transparent, equitable and sustainable land administration in the Borno State.
” In order to attend the vision of the Service to ensure equitable and optimal utilization of land resources for the sustainable development of the Borno State , there is the need to step up compliance level of the terms and conditions of grant by grantees of Statutory Right of Occupancy on the one hand and the need for the service to enforce the breach of such terms and conditions to attain its desire of entrenching good governance in land
administration in the State,” he said.
He called on all holders/occupants of Statutory Right of Occupancy to cooperate with Staff of the Service, saying that the doors of the Service are always open for all enquiries from 9am to 4pm from Mondays to Fridays.
Borno Threatens Revocation Of Land Titles Over Non Payment Of Ground Rents
NGX boss restates commitment to gender equality
The Group Chairman Nigerian Exchange Group, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga has restated the NGX’s commitment to gender equality and diversity at all levels of the organisation.
Kwairanga stated this in Lagos on Tuesday while delivering his welcome address on the occasion of the closing ceremony in honour of the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, who visited the floor of the Nigerian Exchange.
He stated that the Nigerian Exchange Group as an organisation remained committed to inclusiveness that drive growth and development at all levels of the NGX’s dealings.
He stated that through such inclusive representation, the NGX has achieved near parity at the board levels of the organisation and was working to improve the representation of female employees down the line.
“As an institution committed to sustainable growth and practices, we recognise the important qualities and values that women bring to the workplace and know that they perform just as well, if not better than men.
“It is a tradition in finance and investment that can be traced to the origins of the banking, finance and investment professions when most of the trade guilds that evolved into those professions were largely composed of men.
“The tradition has persisted for hundreds of years but despite that nomenclature, let me assure you that the investment and securities sector is very welcoming to and open to city gentlemen who are female.
“Women are very well represented at all levels of our industry and I can confide in you that the next President of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers is going to be a woman,” he said.
Kwairanga stated that the NGX would partner with the Ministry to accelerate progress for women’s rights and improve the lot of female gender across the country.
He commended Sulaiman-Ibrahim for her several bold and innovative initiatives that would have positive impact on women and the country as a whole.
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By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 Operation Wirld Stroke deployed at FOB Bilawa-Jor conducted a fighting patrol within Mbapa and Mbabuande general areas on March 23, 2026.
During the operation, troops made contact with terrorists, neutralizing one suspect while others fled.
Following a pursuit, four additional suspects were apprehended and are currently in the custody of security forces for further investigation and prosecution.
In a similar development the troops
recovered a vehicle carrying two cows abandoned by suspected cattle rustlers in Uhemba.
The incident occurred at about 0348hrs on March 24, 2026, when the troops responded to intelligence reports of rustling activities in the area.
Upon the arrival of troops, the suspects fled, leaving behind the vehicle and livestock.
The recovered vehicle and cows are now in the custody of the troops for further investigation and legal action.
Military continue to urge the public to provide timely information on criminal activities to support ongoing security efforts.
Benue troops neutralize one terrorist, arrest four suspects in Gwer West LGA
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The encounter occurred at about 1400hrs on March 23, 2026, when the patrol team made contact with the fleeing suspect.
Preliminary investigation identified the neutralized individual as a notorious terrorist involved in providing intelligence and targets for kidnappings, as well as participating in cattle rustling and supplying logs to terrorist groups.
The military has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining aggressive patrols and intelligence-led operations to curb criminal activities and protect residents in the area.
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