The Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria, COSROPIN, has called on the Federal Government to put in place programmes and policies that will improve the quality of life and dignity of older persons in the country. The Niger State Coordinator of COSROPIN, Dr Philemon Ahmed made the call during a Hangout organized for Older Persons in Kwamba, Suleja Local Government Area of the State. Dr. […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has guaranteed support to Governor Umar Bago of Niger State, to achieve his desire of feeding the nation. President Tinubu made the promise when he inaugurated equipment for mechanized agricultural activities and irrigation system for the special Agro Processing Free Zone as well as the remodelled and upgraded International Airport renamed after him in Minna. The President, who commended the commitment and leadership style of Governor […]
By Oduyemi Odumade Niger State Governor Muhammed Umaru Bago, has sought the partnership of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to plant trees as a means of tackling climate change. The Governor who made this known at an event organized on the sidelines of the ongoing COP28 Climate Summit in the United Arab Emirates said the afforestation would check high emission of green house gases. According to the Governor, […]
Coup leaders in Niger have overturned an eight-year-old law criminalising migrant smuggling in the country. The legislation allowed authorities to take action against smugglers who transported migrants through Niger's vast desert onto Libya and Europe. But President Mohamed Bazoum - who had worked with the EU to stem the flow of people across the Mediterranean - was overthrown in July in a coup. Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani has since declared himself the new head of state. His junta announced the repeal […]
The Niger State Government is seeking collaboration with the Federal Government to woo more investors to the State, especially in Agriculture. The Governor, Muhammed Umar-Bago stated this after a closed-door meeting with the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu in Abuja. Speaking to Newsmen after the meeting, Governor Umar Bago explained that his visit was to tap knowledge from the Minister and acquire first-hand information […]
By Oduyemi Odumade Saudi Arabian investors have expressed their interest in investing in agriculture and infrastructure projects in Niger State. Governor Mohammed Umar Bago confirmed this during a media chat held on the sidelines of the Saudi Arabian-Nigeria Roundtable Meeting in Mecca, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Governor revealed that several Saudi Arabian investors are ready to invest in agriculture and road projects across the state, including the […]
By Oduyemi Odumade Former Head of State, General Abubakar Abdulsalam, has Pledged his support to the Green Economy initiative in Niger state. General Abdulsalam while emphasizing on the importance of embracing a green economy also commended the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, for his good leadership since taking over office. His commendation came at the opening of the Green Economic Summit in Niger State Organised by the Niger […]
By Oduyemi Odumade In a bid to revamp the rice milling industry and bolster the state's economy, Governor Mohammed Umar-Bago of Niger State has announced plans to overhaul the region's rice production sector. Despite Niger's reputation as the leading producer of paddy rice in Nigeria, Governor Bago expressed his dissatisfaction with the state of local rice mills, stating that "the rice mills in the state were nothing to write […]
By James Itodo The Senate has raised the alarm that the country may experience an acute food crisis if the current alarming insecurity situation was not immediately tackled. This is as it seeks for adequate military presence in Niger East to overcome incessant cases of banditry. The is contained in a motion sponsored by the Senator representing Niger East Sani Musa, during plenary in Abuja. The motion was titled, […]
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