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Niger drags FG, AGF to S’Court over 13% derivation
The Sun Nigeria
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August 1, 2025
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Niger State Government has dragged the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to the Supreme Court over its exclusion from the 13 percent derivation. In an originating summons filed at the registry of the...
Niger sues Attorney-General over 13 per cent derivation
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 1, 2025
The Niger State government has dragged the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to the Supreme Court over its omission from the 13 per cent derivation. In an originating summons sighted at the apex court, the plaintiff,...
AfCFTA economic integration initiative aims to create free trade area in Africa
Global Voices
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August 8, 2025
Florence Tomazia Cossou (left) and Jacqueline Tientcheu (right), two African women entrepreneurs. Screenshot from the video “AfCFTA, FIRST STEPS – AU Media Fellowship production” on the African Union YouTube channel Africa has few initiatives...
Africa’s largest shea butter refinery opens in Niger State
Daily Post
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August 8, 2025
In a bid to meet the rising global demand for shea butter, Salid Agriculture Nigeria Limited has launched a 30,000-metric-tonne annual processing facility in Kudu, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State to boost Nigeria’s economy. The state...
Niger State Drags Tinubu Govt To Supreme Court
Naija News
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August 1, 2025
Naija News understands that the Nigerian State government, through its counsel, Mohammed Ndarani (SAN), is seeking the Supreme Court’s interpretation and application of section 232 (1) & (2) of the Nigerian constitution. In the suit before the...
Hardship: Nigerian-used car market booms as more owners sell off private vehicles
Punch
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August 8, 2025
Soaring living costs, high exchange rates, and rising import tariffs are pushing foreign-used cars out of reach for many Nigerians, with Nigerian-used cars becoming the popular option. This trend, Saturday PUNCH has learned, is fuelling a boom in...
Niger : un tiers des catholiques ont fui leur village
FSSPX.NEWS
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Il y a deux ans, le 26 juillet 2023, le Niger connaissait un coup d’Etat militaire : le président était arrêté par la garde présidentielle, puis destitué et les institutions politiques ainsi que la Constitution sont suspendues. Le Conseil national...
Bago Unveils Plan To Plant 10m Shea Trees In Niger
Channels TV
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August 7, 2025
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has announced an ambitious plan to plant 10 million Shea trees across 10,000 hectares of land in the state, as part of efforts to boost Shea butter production and create jobs for youths and women. The governor...
Niger State Drags Attorney-General To Supreme Court Over 13% Derivation
NewsBreakNaija
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July 31, 2025
By Ebere Agozie The Niger State government has dragged the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to the Supreme Court over omission in the 13 percent derivation. In an originating summons sighted at the apex court, Niger state...
Niger State drags FG to Supreme Court over exclusion from 13% derivation
Business Hallmark
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July 31, 2025
The Niger State Government has filed a suit against the Federal Government at the Supreme Court, seeking to be included among beneficiaries of the 13 percent derivation fund allocated to states producing natural resources. In the originating...
Niger State Police Command dismantle international human trafficking ring in Minna, rescue 36 victims
Alexa.ng
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The Niger State Police Command has dismantled a 10-member international human trafficking network and rescued 36 victims during a coordinated sting operation in Minna. Spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, announced the development in a...
Oman to launch golden visa scheme for investors
The National News
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Oman is aiming to boost investment into the country with schemes including a golden residency programme, digital registration options and incentives for high-performing Omani companies. The sultanate's Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment...
Why the company that makes Plumpy'Nut is 'just over the moon!'
WQLN - Pennsylvania
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August 8, 2025
Updated August 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM EDT Navyn Salem cried when she got a call last week — but they were happy tears. They were sparked by a message from the U.S. State Department: After months of confusion from stop work orders, contract...
Ramping up African trade seen as key coping strategy as Agoa-extension prospects fade
Engineering News
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With the continuation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) beyond its expiry next month in serious doubt as the administration of re-elected US President Donald Trump shifts decisively towards reciprocal trade arrangements over...
Niger State Govt Launches IDP Resettlement Housing Project
Channels TV
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July 30, 2025
As part of the Improved Livelihood pillar of the New Niger Development Agenda, Governor Umaru Bago has flagged off a housing initiative for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The pilot phase, located in Gurusu, when completed, will provide more...
ECOWAS Introduces ECO Currency By 2027 As Sahel Bloc Launches Gold-Backed Rival
TVC News Nigeria
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August 7, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to launch its long-awaited single currency, the ECO, by 2027—marking a major step towards regional integration and economic independence.... The Economic Community of West...
How democracy has led to economic stagnation, and what to do about it
Daily Maverick
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August 8, 2025
South Africa is an old country with a lot of old problems that are not amenable to many technical solutions. South Africa belongs to a group of countries that were known as the New World. These are countries that were carved out of the Americas by...
Africa’s ‘Land-Linked’ Nations Chart a New Trade Route to Prosperity
Inter Press Service
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August 7, 2025
Africa, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Editors' Choice, Featured, Global, Headlines, Population, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Trade & Investment Landlocked Developing Countries UNDP Resident Representative in...
Niger: African Development Bank Extends Loan Of Over $144 Million To Enhance Energy Access And Economic Competitiveness
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group ( ) has approved a loan of $144.27 million to Niger for the first phase of a program that will reform energy sector laws and address the country's critical power...
Niger, NGO train officials to tackle GBV stigma
Punch
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July 29, 2025
Worried by the growing stigma faced by survivors of gender-based violence in Niger State, the government has partnered with the Development Research and Projects Centre to train officials and security agencies on how to use religious teachings to...