The European Union has allocated €10.5 million to address the farmer-herder crisis in Nigeria's Taraba and Adamawa states through the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). The project, known as COMITAS, aims to mitigate conflicts over natural resources between farmers and herders. IOM Chief of Mission, Pace Paola, highlighted the importance of local involvement in shaping climate adaptation priorities. The EU's funding has been praised for its positive impact, with local governors acknowledging reduced conflicts and improved agriculture. The Adamawa State government is actively promoting peace in affected communities, with officials visiting survivors and urging continued coexistence. Security forces are commended for their efforts, and there is a call to strengthen local peace initiatives.

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved a new minimum wage of N71,000 for civil servants, effective from the end of November, increasing the state's wage bill significantly. The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has called for the implementation of this wage across all states, emphasizing the need for equitable treatment of teachers to ensure quality education. The NUT president, Audu Amba, praised Adamawa State for its prompt implementation but urged further inclusion of primary school teachers and local government workers. The article highlights the ongoing efforts and challenges in implementing the new wage policy across Nigeria.

The Adamawa State Government, in collaboration with Mentors Innovation Hub Nigeria, is launching an ICT training program for 1,000 women, youths, and People Living with Disabilities across the state. Funded by the World Bank's IDEAS project, the initiative aims to reduce unemployment and enhance employability through skills in software development, content creation, and data analytics. The program will include both in-class and online learning, with a focus on life skills and job placements. The initiative is part of broader efforts to tackle youth unemployment and insecurity in the region.

The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a two-day hearing to investigate the blowout of a panel from a Boeing 737 Max airliner during an Alaska Airlines flight on January 5th. Witnesses, including NTSB investigators, will provide testimonies. The hearing is described as fact-finding, with no vote on the probable cause expected for at least another year.

Looters in Nigeria have targeted state warehouses stocked with COVID-19 relief supplies, claiming the goods should have been distributed to the needy. The National Governors Forum denied allegations of hoarding, stating the supplies were reserved for a potential second wave of COVID-19. The discovery of rotting supplies has fueled public outrage amid rising food prices and unemployment. Videos of raids have circulated widely, with some Nigerians supporting the looters, viewing the act as reclaiming their rights. The federal government has distanced itself, placing responsibility on state governors.

The Nigerian Customs Service has seized smuggled goods worth N71 million in the states of Adamawa and Taraba. This operation highlights the ongoing efforts of the customs agency to combat smuggling activities in the region, aiming to enforce trade regulations and protect the local economy.

A violent clash between herders and farmers in Adamawa State has resulted in several fatalities. The Adamawa State Police Command has intensified efforts to combat violent crime, successfully arresting two suspected gang members involved in multiple robberies and violent incidents in Yola North. This incident highlights ongoing tensions and security challenges in the region.

At least 10 people were killed in an attack in northeastern Nigeria's Adamawa state, a region known for violent clashes between farmers and herders. The attack, which involved assailants in pick-up trucks and on motorbikes, resulted in varying death toll reports, with some sources claiming over 30 fatalities. The Nigerian military responded by killing 10 herdsmen and arresting seven others. The incident underscores ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, despite President Muhammadu Buhari's efforts to address violence and insurgency in the region.

Three protesters were killed and four others injured in Adamawa state, Nigeria, when soldiers opened fire on demonstrators protesting against rampant kidnappings and alleged harassment by security forces. Local residents and union leaders confirmed the deaths, while a police spokesman acknowledged the incident but was unaware of casualties. The region has been plagued by violence between farmers and herders, with ongoing allegations of human rights abuses by the military, which the military denies.