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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...
Schools In Niger State Rural Communities Rot Away As Thousands Of Pupils Learn Under Trees
Sahara Reporters
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Thousands of pupils in Niger State have been left to learn under trees and dilapidated structures, as government-owned schools in rural areas continue to decay despite the release of billions of naira in education funding over the years. Civic...
Niger secures $144m AfDB loan to boost energy access, economic growth
Business Hallmark
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July 29, 2025
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $144.27 million loan to Niger to finance the first phase of an ambitious programme aimed at reforming the country’s energy sector and tackling its acute power shortage. The Energy Sector...
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...
Gist5 minutes ago ‘Ex-Senator Kontagora Dies After Hospital Delays Surgery Over $15,000 Balance’ Former lawmaker representing Niger North Senatorial District, Senator Ibrahim Musa Kontagora, has died in Abuja after a medical emergency reportedly…
Naija News
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August 7, 2025
Naija News learnt that Kontagora passed away at Nizamiye Hospital, Abuja, where he had been rushed for urgent surgery. According to family sources who spoke to Peoples Gazette, the hospital demanded a $30,000 deposit for the procedure, but...
Governor Bago Blames Peace Deals With Bandits By Some Northern Governors For Rising Cattle Rustling In Niger State
Sahara Reporters
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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has raised concern over the increasing infiltration of cattle rustlers into the state, blaming peace negotiations between some state governments and bandits for fuelling the crime. He said stolen...
Niger Trains Staff, Security Agencies, Others on Tackling GBV Stigmatisation Through Religious Perspective
This Day
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July 29, 2025
Worried by the increasing cases of stigmatisation of survivors of gender-based violence in Niger State, the state Ministries of Humanitarian Affairs and the Ministry of Women Affairs have organised a on e-day workshop for over 40 government...
Demand for clean energy drives uranium market
Windhoek Observer
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Chamwe Kaira The demand for uranium is being driven by the existing reactor fleet, reactors under construction, and reactor life extensions, particularly in the US and other countries, according to Paladin Energy. Significant growth in nuclear...
Niger LG Boss Suspended over Request for Autonomy Enforcement
This Day
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July 29, 2025
Laleye Dipo in Minna One week after dragging the Niger State Government to court over the tenure and funding of local government, the Chairman of Chanchaga Local Government Area of the state, Mr. Aminu Ladan, has been suspended from office. Ladan...
Ekiti State Residents Benefit from Fidelity Food Bank Programme
The News (Nigeria)
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August 6, 2025
L-R: Church Administrator, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ado-Ekiti, Reverend Benedict Joseph; The Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank Plc, Ado-Ekiti, Mrs. Ikeolu Akinropo; Team Lead CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; and Fidelity Food Bank Partner,...
Zamfara meeting: Your attack irresponsible, PDP replies ADC
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 25, 2025
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), governors’ forum has described as irresponsible an attack launched by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the meeting of his governors which held in Gusau, capital of Zamfara state. The ADC, through its...
In Pictures: Remi Tinubu empowers 500 women in Niger with ₦50,000 grants
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 6, 2025
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 500 women in Niger State with a grant of N50,000 each, under the Renewed Hope Initiative’s Economic Empowerment Programme. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony in Minna, Senator...
Niger seeks Morocco's help for new national airline
Ch-Aviation
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July 28, 2025
Niger is seeking Morocco’s support in establishing a new national airline as part of broader transport sector cooperation between the two countries, according to Abdessamad Kayouh, Morocco's minister of transport and logistics. In a social media...
Kwara, Niger Towns Jubilate Over DSS’ Speculated Capture Of Leader Of Mahmuda Terror Group
New Telegraph
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August 6, 2025
Residents of communities in Kwara and Niger States bordering the Benin Republic are silently jubilating following the rumoured disappearance of Abubakar Abba Mahmuda, leader of Mahmuda, currently the most feared terror group in Nigeria. According...
Guest collapses, dies in Niger govt house lodge
Punch
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August 5, 2025
A man identified simply as Gregory has died after collapsing inside one of the lodges within the Niger State Government House in Minna, the state capital. According to the Niger State Police Command, Gregory had gone to visit the chairman of the...
Niger: Legislative Council suspends chairman over financial misappropriation, incompetence
Daily Post
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July 28, 2025
Members of the Legislative Council of Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State have officially suspended the council chairman, Alhaji Aminu Yakubu Ladan. He was allegedly suspended over serious allegations of misconduct and mismanagement of...
Kwara, Niger villagers celebrate rumoured DSS capture of Mahmuda leader
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 6, 2025
Residents of border communities in Kwara and Niger States are quietly celebrating following the speculated disappearance of Abubakar Abba Mahmuda, leader of Mahmuda, currently regarded as Nigeria’s most feared terror group. Villagers in Baruten...
OPINION: Break Nigeria Now!
The Will
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August 25, 2025
August 25, (THEWILL) — Nigeria should be divided like the fingers but united like the fist.—Nnamdi Azikiwe One does not eat “I almost” in a stew. (What one missed narrowly, one cannot enjoy at all) Is Nigeria truly a country—or better still, is it...
DSS’ speculated capture of Mahmuda sparks joy in Kwara, Niger
The Sun Nigeria
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August 6, 2025
Residents of communities in Kwara and Niger States bordering Benin Republic are silently jubilating following the rumoured disappearance of Abubakar Abba Mahmuda, leader of Mahmuda, currently the most feared terror group in Nigeria. According to...
Kwara, Niger Towns Silently Jubilate Over DSS’ Speculated Capture of Most Wanted Leader of Mahmuda Terror Group
News Diary Online
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August 6, 2025
Residents of communities in Kwara and Niger States bordering Benin Republic are silently jubilating following the rumoured disappeance of Abubakar Abba Mahmuda, leader of Mahmuda, currently the most feared terror group in Nigeria. According to...