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Reverse Unlawful Shutdown of Badeggi FM Within 48 Hours – SERAP Tells Niger Governor
The Will
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August 3, 2025
August 03, (THEWILL) — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given Governor Umar Bago of Niger State 48 hours to reverse the “arbitrary and unlawful” shutdown of Badeggi FM Radio Station, or face legal action. SERAP, in...
Charcoal Trade Threat To Forest Sustainability, Livelihood – FG
Leadership
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August 3, 2025
The federal government says the charcoal trade threatens forest sustainability and livelihood in the country. The permanent secretary, Ecological Project Office (EPO), Office of the Secretary to the Federal Government, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, said...
SERAP gives Niger governor 48 hours to reopen Badeggi FM
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 3, 2025
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Sunday gave Niger State governor Mohammed Umaru Bago 48 hours to reverse his decision to shut down an independent radio station in Minna, reinstate its licence and withdraw a threat...
SERAP gives Niger gov 48 hours to reopen Badeggi FM
Punch
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August 3, 2025
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has given Governor Umar Bago of Niger State 48 hours to reverse what it described as the “arbitrary and unlawful” shutdown of Badeggi FM 90.1, an independent radio station in Minna, the state...
NBA Criticises Niger Governor for Badeggi FM Closure, Calls for Immediate Reopening
Lagos Post Online
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August 3, 2025
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticisedthe shutdown of Badeggi FM by the Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, describing the action as “executive rascality of the highest order” and a direct assault on press freedom. Governor Bago had on...
Grok 3 will be out in six months, says Elon Musk
The National News
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Elon Musk has confirmed that Grok 3, the newest version of his tech company xAI's generative artificial intelligence chatbot, will be released in about six months. Mr Musk also said on his platform X that xAI has open‑sourced its current AI...
World News | Indian Embassy in Contact with Niger Authorities for Ranjit Singh's Safe Release: MEA
Latestly
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August 2, 2025
Niamey [Niger], August 2 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Niger is in regular contact with local authorities for the safe release of Ranjeet Singh, an Indian national abducted during a terror attack in the West African country last month, the Ministry...
Nigeria News11 seconds ago SERAP Demands Niger Gov Reverses Badeggi FM Licence Revocation The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, to immediately reverse what it described as an “arbitrary and …
Naija News
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August 3, 2025
In an open letter dated August 2, 2025, and signed by its deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP urged the governor to reinstate the station’s licence, withdraw threats to demolish its premises, and end what it termed a crackdown on freedom of...
Outrage As Niger Closes Down Private Radio Station
Daily Independent
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August 2, 2025
1 ….as NUJ, others condemn action The order by the Governor of Niger state, Mohammed Umar Bago for the closure of one of the private FM Radio stations in Minna, the state has attracted condemnations against the All Progressive Congress (APC)...
Only NBC Has Authority to Suspend Licences — FG Responds to Niger Govt’s Order to Shut Down Radio Station
Lagos Post Online
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August 2, 2025
The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has emphasized that the authority to suspend the licence of any radio station rests solely with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State had ordered the...
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso launch joint investment bank
Zawya
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Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have announced the establishment of a joint investment bank aimed at enhancing economic integration among the three countries. The bank will finance major development projects in infrastructure, energy and agriculture,...
NERC transfers electricity market regulation in Nasarawa to NASERC
Nairametrics
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August 2, 2025
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Nasarawa State to the Nasarawa State Electricity Regulatory Commission (NASERC). The announcement was made via...
Indian Embassy in contact with Niger authorities for Ranjit Singh’s safe release: MEA
The News Mill
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August 1, 2025
The Indian Embassy in Niger is in regular contact with local authorities for the safe release of Ranjeet Singh, an Indian national abducted during a terror attack in the West African country last month, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said....
Flood Alert: Parts of Abuja, Niger, Nasarawa, Kaduna at risk- FG
Premium Times
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August 1, 2025
The federal government has warned residents in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and neighbouring states of Niger, Nasarawa, and Kaduna to brace for potential flooding as heavy rainfall threatens high-risk communities. The National...
‘We host four dams’ — Niger state takes AGF to s’court over exclusion from 13% derivation
The Cable
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August 1, 2025
The Niger state government has sued the attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice over the state’s exclusion from the 13 percent derivation fund. In an originating summons filed at the supreme court, the state, through its...
Fidelis Ayebae leaves role as MD/CEO of Fidson Healthcare, what’s next for the pharmaceutical company?
Nairametrics
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August 1, 2025
Dr. Fidelis Ayebae has left his role as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidson Healthcare Plc after about 30 years at the company. He has been replaced with Biola Adebayo, who has now been handed the baton to take the company...
AfDB Backs Niger’s Energy Reform with US$144 Million Loan
News Ghana
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August 1, 2025
The African Development Bank has approved a $144.27 million financing package to support Niger’s energy sector overhaul, targeting chronic electricity shortages affecting rural communities. Approved by the AfDB Board of Directors, the loan funds...
House razings to save Niger capital's forest shield dismay locals
Modern Ghana
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Hamissou Issiakou grumbled as he worked to strip bare his house, marked for demolition for illegally encroaching on the tip of green forest that's keeping the expanding desert at bay from Niger's capital. His is one of nearly 500 homes being...
Federal Gov’t Approves N68.7bn To Light Up 8 Universities, Hospitals, Rural Businesses
Leadership
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August 1, 2025
The federal government has approved contracts worth N68.7 billion for two major power initiatives. These initiatives aim to provide reliable electricity to universities, teaching hospitals, and rural businesses as part of its push to transform...
Russia wants to mine Niger’s uranium
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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AFP | Niamey Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Russia wishes to mine uranium in Niger, a top source of the radioactive metal ruled by a military junta friendly to the Kremlin, Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev has said. Since the junta took power in...