Tag: Niger
Army launches operation `Karamin Goro’ to tackle kidnapping
The 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Kaduna has launched a special operation in parts of Kaduna and Niger States to tackle…
Boat mishaps: 99 persons die in Kebbi, Niger, Lagos between April, September
No fewer than 99 persons died in six boat mishaps that occurred in Kebbi, Niger and Lagos States between April…
Niger defense minister tells U.S. to deploy armed drones against militants
Niger has asked the U.S. to start using armed drones against jihadist groups operating on the Mali border, raising the…
Chad withdraws troops from fight against Boko Haram in Niger
Chad has withdrawn hundreds of troops from neighbouring Niger, where they were helping local forces fight Boko Haram Islamist militants,…
Eid-el-Kabir: Niger Gov Urges Nigerians To Embrace Farming
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Saturday advised citizens of the state to embrace farming to improve the country’s food…
Dangote, Niger sign $450 million MOU on sugar production
In another bold move for self-sufficiency in sugar production through the government’s backward integration policy, the Pan African Conglomerate, Dangote…
Flooding: 30 Communities In Niger On High Risk
Mr Ugochukwu Chioke, the Chief Operating Officer of Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station (SHPS), says on Wednesday that about 30 communities…
Niger To Use 20% Bailout Funds For Pensioners
Niger government says it will use 20 per cent of its bailout funds for settlement of all outstanding allowances of…
Niger Gov Signs MOU To Make Minna Data Hub
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Council on City Data (WCCD) to…
Flood Renders Many Homeless In Niger
A flood which followed many hours of downpour displaced many homes and caused deaths in Suleja, Niger, on Sunday, witnesses…
Public Urged To Comply With Safety Rules
The Fire Service in Niger has called on the public to adhere strictly to fire safety precautions to avoid outbreak…
Niger rescues 100 migrants abandoned in Sahara
Authorities in Niger said on Wednesday they have rescued over 100 migrants in the past week abandoned by traffickers in…
18 Immigrants Repatriated
The Nigeria Immigration Service in Niger says it has repatriated 18 immigrants to the Republic of Niger.
Niger, Canada to develop culture and tourism – Commissioner
Niger Government said that it would partner with the Canadian Government to promote culture and tourism in the state and…
160,000 PVCs Unclaimed In Niger — INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Niger says it still has 160,000 unclaimed Permanent Voter Cards (PVC).