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Published on Apr 17, 2024Source: Africa.com - Neutral
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Published on Apr 17, 2024
Niger Delta region and NDDC’s agricultural initiatives
SIR: For many years, there exist a veiled agreement that one of the perverse and unintended consequences of the discovery of oil in Nigeria is that governments have almost completely abandoned agriculture in the mad quest for petrol dollars. The nation is …
Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Uncategorized -
Published on Apr 16, 2024
Niger farmers target 4m metric tonnes of food in 2024
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has projected the production of four million metric tons of grains, yams and other food items in this year’s wet season farming in Niger state. The chairman of the association, Alhaji Shehu Galadima, stated …
Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Label Pending -
Published on Apr 16, 2024
FG Gives Update On Re-opening Land Borders With Benin And Niger Republic
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this to newsmen after the inauguration of the National Single Window Project at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. According to him, high-level discussions are ongoing between …
Source: Naija News - Uncategorized -
Published on Apr 16, 2024
FG negotiating border reopening with Benin, Niger Republic — Customs Chief
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, said it is discussing with the Nigerien and Beninese governments over plans to reopen comon land borders. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this after the inauguration of …
Source: The Punch - Center-left -
Published on Apr 17, 2024
Chinese state firm agrees US$400m loan for Niger junta in return for oil
“China is a great friend for Niger, we can never say it enough,” Zeine said. “It must be remembered since the beginning of this great oil adventure, China has always been at the side of our country and today it is proven that at such crucial moments, we …
Source: South China Morning Post - Uncategorized -
Published on Apr 16, 2024
Niger Govt arrests over 30 illegal miners
The Niger State Ministry for Minerals Resources has disclosed the arrest of over 30 illegal miners at various locations, despite the ban on illegal mining in the state. It also debunked the alleged killing of one person at an illegal mining site in Minna …
Source: Daily Post - Neutral -
Published on Apr 16, 2024
Human rights violation: Court orders NSCDC to pay Niger lawyer N5m in damages
A Minna High Court 4 in Niger State has ordered the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, to pay N5 million to a Minna-based legal practitioner, Mr. Ifeanyichukwu Emmanuel Igwe, as damages. The presiding Judge, Justice Mohammed Mohammed also …
Source: Daily Post - Neutral -
Published on Apr 16, 2024
30 arrested for illegal mining in Niger
Justina Asishana April 16, 2024 Thirty persons have been arrested for illegal mining in Niger State, Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Garba Sabo, said yesterday. He also said the ministry has profiled 229 mining companies for assessment to determine …
Source: The Nation (Nigeria) - Uncategorized -
Published on Apr 16, 2024
Niger set to revive monthly sanitation
Niger State Government has disclosed that arrangements have reached the advanced stage for the re-introduction of monthly sanitation exercises across the state. Director General, Niger State Environmental Protection Agency (NISEPA), Dr Abubakar Mohammed, …
Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Uncategorized