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Over 1,000 terrorist groups plague Africa as Gambari calls for strategic defense unity at summit
National Accord Newspaper
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August 25, 2025
Former Nigerian Minister of External Affairs and United Nations Permanent Representative, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has revealed that over 1,000 terrorist groups are currently active across Africa, posing a significant threat to the continent’s...
Police arrest 10 suspected human trafficking syndicate, rescue 36 victims in Niger
Premium Times
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July 30, 2025
The Nigerian police have arrested a 10-member syndicate in Minna, Niger State, suspected to specialise in international human trafficking. The syndicate is believed to act as travel agents under false pretence and trafficking of unsuspecting...
AfDB extends loan of over $144 million to enhance energy access, economic competitiveness in Niger
Fresh Angle
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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 shortage. Niger’s Energy...
Jharkhand: Wife of Indian killed in Niger terror attack struggles for compensation, insurance money
The Print
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July 30, 2025
Bokaro (Jharkhand), Jul 30 (PTI) Thirty-two-year-old Yashoda Devi, whose husband was killed in a terrorist attack in Niger, is struggling to secure the insurance claim and adequate compensation following his death in a foreign country. Ganesh...
How Customs Trade Facilitation Is Winning War Against Smugglers At Seme Border
Daily Independent
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July 30, 2025
1 Experts and analysts in the maritime and security sector have reviewed trading activities in Nigeria’s border stations, with their porous nature and posited that except drastic measures are taken, criminals and economic saboteurs would continue...
Reps panel summons Oyetola, NIWA MD over Baro port project in Niger state, says it’s a scandal
The Cable
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July 30, 2025
A house of representatives panel has summoned Adegboyega Oyetola, the minister of marine and blue economy, and Munirudeen Oyebamiji, managing director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), over the Baro Port project in Niger state....
Police smash 10- man ‘foreign trafficking syndicate’, rescue 36 youths in Niger
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 29, 2025
The Niger state Police have rescued 36 young victims from a 10- man syndicate suspected to specialised in international human trafficking arrested in Minna. The Niger state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Wasiu Abiodun, stated this in a...
Russia Eyes Niger Uranium, Minister Confirms
News Central TV
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July 29, 2025
Russia has expressed its intent to mine uranium in Niger, a key source of the radioactive metal now led by a military junta with close ties to the Kremlin. Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev confirmed this ambition on Monday during an...
Jharkhand worker is killed in Niger terror attack, his family is now squeezed between company and contractor
The Indian Express
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July 30, 2025
Around 15 days after the terror attack at a project site in Niger that left two Indian workers dead, the body of Ganesh Karmali, a resident of Jharkhand’s Bokaro district, reached his village on Sunday evening. The family, however, has now raised...
Russia expands nuclear energy ties with Niger
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Niger have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, focusing on developing power infrastructure in the energy-deprived West African country. The agreement was...
Reps summon minister, NIWA MD over multi-billion Niger port project
Premium Times
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July 29, 2025
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on the Rehabilitation and Operationalisation of the Baro Inland Port has summoned the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and the Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways...
Remittance of IGR: Niger Assembly touts sanctions for erring LGs
Daily Post
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July 29, 2025
The Niger State House of Assembly has adopted the report of its Standing Committee on Public Accounts and called for severe sanctions against erring local government councils over inappropriate remittance of revenue generated. The lawmakers stated...
Police nab 10 suspected human traffickers, rescue 36 victims in Niger
Daily Post
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July 29, 2025
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 10-man syndicate in Minna suspected of specialising in the international trafficking of unsuspecting victims, along with 36 undocumented youths of different nationalities. According to the command’s...
Russia-Niger MoU on nuclear energy cooperation
World Nuclear News
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Tuesday, 29 July 2025 A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Russia's Rosatom and the Ministry of Energy in Niger to cooperate on using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. (Image: Russia's Energy Ministry) Sergey Tsivilev,...
Ntseki banking on blended Bafana squad for CHAN charge
IOL
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July 30, 2025
Obakeng Meletse|Published 58 minutes ago 2min Bafana Bafana are finalising preparations for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which kicks off in just over a week across East Africa. South Africa begin their campaign against Algeria next...
Rosatom, Niger agree on cooperation in peaceful nuclear development
TASS
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July 29, 2025
NAIROBI, July 29. /TASS/. Russia’s Rosatom state corporation and Niger’s Energy Ministry have signed a memorandum of understanding with the aim of expanding cooperation in the area of nuclear energy use for peaceful purposes and related high...
Prospect of hosting 2028 National Sports Festival excites Niger governor
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 29, 2025
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has expressed hope and excitement over the prospects of hosting the 2028 National Sports Festival (NSF) slated for December 28, 2028. The governor spoke at the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting on...
Russia Expands Nuclear Ambitions in Africa With Niger Power Plant Deal
The Moscow Times
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July 29, 2025
Russia deepened its foothold in West Africa on Monday, signing a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Niger’s military-led government that includes plans to build nuclear power plants and overhaul the country’s energy infrastructure. The...
Senate Committee Urges NDIC to Strengthen Internal Controls, Prioritise Risks Detection in Banking Sector
This Day
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July 29, 2025
•New NDIC chief executive reaffirms commitment to safer financial system •Uwaleke seeks amendment of NDIC Act to modernise deposit protection frameworks James Emejo in Abuja Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions,...
Be Proactive In Financial Crisis Mgt, Senate Tells NDIC Team
New Telegraph
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July 28, 2025
The Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions has counselled newly appointed Managing Director of Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Dr Oludare Sunday and his team to be proactive in crisis prevention in...