By Yahaya Isah Otunba Bolaji Adigun, Zonal Chairman of Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), zone 7, Police Headquarters, on Thursday held a series of strategic engagements with the Executives of PCRC Niger Command. This is contained in a statement by the Chief of Staff to the Chairman, Bamah Uche,Continue Reading
By Rashida Isah Alhaji Isyaku Bawa-Naibi, Chairman of Suleja Local Government Council, has banned articulated vehicles, particularly fuel tankers, from using the township roads as transit routes. He also approved the deployment of a special security enforcement team to ensure implementation of the order taken to safeguard lives and properties.Continue Reading
By Rita Iliya The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Niger, has convened a stakeholders meeting to assess preparedness status for rapid response to the anticipated 2026 flood season and other related emergencies. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Minna on Thursday that the meeting was organised inContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Amaiza Enterprise Company Ltd., in collaboration with key partners, has trained no fewer than 100 youths, women and agripreneurs in Niger on hydroponic farming to enhance food security, create jobs and promote sustainable agricultural practices. The three-day training, with the theme, “Empowering Youths and Women ThroughContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Niger state Cash Transfer Unit has begun distribution of debit cards for 75, 000 grant to 46,533 economic shock response beneficiaries under the Renewed Hope Agenda Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Programme of President Bola Tinubu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative is partContinue Reading
By Mary Aliyu Niger Ministry of Health says it has set up the Private Health Facilities Agency (NISPHFA) to promote quality, safety and regulatory excellence in private healthcare delivery. The Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NISPHFA, Dr Abdullahi Suleiman, on Saturday in Minna said the agency wouldContinue Reading
By Naomi Ishaku Bugo Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger says his government will gazette the zoning system for all elective positions in the state. The governor said this on Wednesday night during a strategic meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) critical stakeholders and aspirantsContinue Reading
Driven by its commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) is partnering with the Niger State Government to fast-track industrialisation, unlock investment opportunities, and create sustainable wealth in the State. A statement from the Group Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, said currently the company was partneringContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Sasakawa Africa Association has organised an integrated training for farmer groups on financial literacy and digital tools in Niger State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training is supported by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)-funded project. ItContinue Reading
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
