The National Hydro Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N- HYPPADEC), says it has reviewed by 100 per cent, the contract for the building and reconstruction of Muregi resettlement centre for flood victims in Mokwa. Its Managing Director, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa,…
The French Chargé d’affaires in Nigeria, Jean-Francois Hasperue, says his country supports the decision of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in February lifting sanctions on Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. The French envoy stated this in an interview…
The United States has initiated the withdrawal of its military forces from Niger Republic, following directives from the West African nation’s military leadership. The withdrawal process, slated to be completed by September 15, 2024, marks the end of an era…
Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has called on the Inspector general of Police, Kayode Egbetokun seeking an injunction to stop the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, from marrying off girls who were orphaned after bandits attacked Mariga…
The National Boundary Commission (NBC), has proposed a Joint Technical Committee towards resolving the lingering interstate boundary dispute between Niger and Kebbi states. The Director-General of the commission, Mr Adamu Adaji, made the proposal in Abuja on Friday, during a…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lifted the ban on trade relations with the Republic of Niger and Republic of Guinea. This was made known in a statement by the spokesperson to the President. According to the statement, President Bola Tinubu…
…Urges Governors to disburse wage awards to cushion hardship In a bid to tackle the rising food insecurity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has flagged off the Food Security and Agricultural Mechanisation Programme in Niger State. The project, an initiative of…
By Moses Adeniyi The Lagos State Government, on Wednesday, brokered a strategic agro-trade partnership with its counterpart in northern Nigeria, Niger State towards enhancing food production and security. The agreement is coming amidst recent food crisis across the Country, with…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the decision to lift sanctions on Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso was based on the need to maintain regional unity and security. Dr Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission said this at…
In a move that took the West Africa sub-region unawares, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger which are under military rule on Jan. 28, announced their withdrawal from the sub-regional politico-economic bloc, ECOWAS. Whereas Mali and Burkina Faso officially notified ECOWAS…
