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
By Rita Iliya The Niger Governor’s Wife, Hajiya Fatima Bago, has lauded the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) for its sustained efforts in enhancing the quality of locally-manufactured goods in the state. Bago made the commendation when she received a delegation from SON, led by the agency’s State Coordinator, HajiyaContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Wife of the Niger Governor, Hajiya Fatima Bago, has commended the Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), a non-governmental organisation, for its contributions to improving healthcare delivery in the state. She said the organisation’s interventions had been particularly impactful in improving health outcomes for women andContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Minna Operations Office, has launched the 2025 edition of Operation Eagle Eye to reduce road traffic crashes during the yuletide period in Niger. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the operation was inaugurated on Wednesday at the AbdulsalamContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Niger Police Command has confirmed the release of the remaining 130 abducted students and staff of St. Mary Catholic School, Papiri in Agwara Local Government Area of of Niger. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement madeContinue Reading
