Rita Iliya Hajiya Fatima Bago, wife of the Niger governor, has inaugurated a statewide advocacy campaign on routine immunisation and Primary Health Care, urging collective action to ensure no child remains unvaccinated. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme was inaugurated in Minna during a state-level advocacyContinue Reading
By Abubakar Akote Yabagi The Chairman of Lapai Local Government Council of Niger, Abdullahi Umar-Evuti, has ordered the profiling of okada riders in the area in order to tackle insecurity. Umar-Evuti told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lapai on Tuesday that the decision was necessitated by the growingContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other stakeholders in Niger have pledged to strengthen coordination mechanisms to tackle disasters in 2026. The stakeholders also resolved to enhance preparedness and upgrade early warning systems to mitigate the impact of disasters across the state. They reachedContinue Reading
Returnees By Ramatu Garba The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 708 stranded Nigerians from Niamey, Niger Republic. The Head of Operations, NEMA Kano Office, Dr Nura Abdullahi, made this known while briefing newsmen, shortly after receiving the returnees at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano forContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Niger state government has revoked 20 undeveloped land allocations across the state between 2023 and 2025 in line with its commitment to strengthen land governance and end speculative holding. Alhaji Bello Ahmadu, Commissioner for Lands and Survey, disclosed this in Minna on Wednesday. Ahmadu was speakingContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has inaugurated modern health facilities aimed at ending medical tourism and strengthening specialised healthcare delivery in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Minna on Monday that the facilities, located at the IBB Specialist Hospital, include newly constructed cabinContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya No fewer than 40,000 maize and soybean farmers in Niger, are expected to receive advanced farming techniques under a climate-smart agriculture project. Mr Isaac Eni, Project Coordinator of the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) disclosed this during a Training of Trainers for Extension Agents and selected Community-Based AdvisorsContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has recorded remarkable gains in rice and cassava production in Niger. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Katcha on Saturday that this followed the rollout of the its Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture ProgrammeContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Niger state government has reaffirmed its commitment to agriculture as a key driver of food security and economic growth. It describes the sector as a top priority of Gov. Umaru Bago led-administration. Alhaji Isah Sidi-Rijau Commissioner for Agriculture, said this during a one-day retreat for management staffContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Niger state government has unveiled the New Niger Health Agenda, calling for strong collaboration and ownership by local government councils to reposition healthcare delivery, particularly at the grassroots. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agenda was unveiled during a one-day high-level strategic and technicalContinue Reading
