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 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.

5 days ago · Borno state was divided in 1991, and its western half became Yobe state. Borno borders the Republic of Niger to the north, Lake Chad (and the Republic of Chad) to the northeast, and Cameroon to the east; on the south and west it borders the Nigerian states of Adamawa, Gombe, and Yobe.

Maiduguri (/ m aɪ ˈ d uː ɡ ʊ r i / my-DOO-guurr-ee) is the capital and the largest city of Borno State in north-eastern Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. The city sits along the seasonal Ngadda River which disappears into the Firki swamps in the areas around Lake Chad. [3]

Nov 11, 2024 · Borno’s significance in Nigeria stems from its location, cultural heritage, and robust economy based on agriculture and trade. The state capital, Maiduguri, has grown into an industrial and commercial hub with a population exceeding four million as of the 2006 census.

2 days ago · Maiduguri, 28 January 2025-- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, the SRSG for ...

6 days ago · At least 20 fishermen have been killed in Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno after Boko Haram insurgents attacked their village, fishermen and local security officers said on Thursday.

Oct 4, 2024 · A cholera outbreak has hit Nigeria's northeastern Borno state, already reeling from floods that displaced nearly 2 million people, an official said on Friday.

Oct 1, 2024 · Borno State, located in northeastern Nigeria, is bordered by three countries: Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. It has a capital city, Maiduguri, and covers an area of 72,609 km². The state consists of 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs), including Abadam, Bama, and Gwoza.