Troops Seize Over 70,000 Litres Of Stolen Products In Niger Delta

  Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in a joint operation with other security agencies, have confiscated 70,000 litres of stolen products were also as part of efforts to curb oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger Delta. Between January 27 and …

Niger court dismisses defamation case against journalist

A Minna High Court in Niger State has dismissed a case brought before it by NAF/4112F Flt. Lt. J. O. Bamisaiye over Daily Independent newspaper publications of April 1st, 2022, and January 11th, 2023, and its Niger State correspondent. The court, …

Implementation timetable set for Libya to Niger, Libya to Sudan Transit Roads projects

ISIS terrorists abduct Chinese nationals in Niger Republic

Two Chinese nationals have been abducted during a coordinated attack in the city of Agadez, Niger Republic by suspected ISIS Sahel militants. Two Nigerien security personnel from the Garde Nationale du Niger, GNN, were killed in the assault. Zagazola …

ISIS Sahel Militants Reportedly Kidnap Chinese Nationals, Kill Guards In Niger Republic

At least two Chinese nationals working for the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) have been abducted by suspected ISIS SAHEL militants in Niger.   The attack, which took place on Sunday in Agadez, also claimed the lives of two Nigerien security …

Implementation timetable set for Libya to Niger, Libya to Sudan Transit Roads projects

The Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (Fund) (LAIP) reported yesterday that the implementation timetable for both the Libya to Niger and the Libya to Sudan Transit Roads projects has been set. The revelation came after the holding of the second meeting of …

Niger becomes first African country to eradicate Onchocerciasis

By: Henrietta Afful Niger has made history as the first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness. This achievement makes Niger the fifth country globally to be recognized for successfully halting the transmission of the …

NPFL: Niger Tornadoes coach frustrated with defeat to Nasarawa United

Niger Tornadoes head coach, Majin Mohammed was disappointed with his team’s loss to Nasarawa United. The Ikon Allah Boys lost 2-0 to their hosts at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. Tornadoes were the favourites heading into the game despite playing on the …

Niger Delta Sports Festival: State commissioners hail NDDC

The Commissioners for Sports and Chairmen of Sports Commissions in the nine mandate states of the Nigeria Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have hailed the leadership of the commission for establishing the Niger Delta Sports Festival, saying it will …

Niger, NAFD sign N5b agric financing agreement 

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the Niger State government have signed a co-financing agreement of N5b, for a large scale production of maize and rice in the state. This co- financing agreement involves each partner providing N2.5b to …