Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Governor Umaru Bago

November 7, 2023

Niger governor demands 13% derivation from oil revenue; threatens to shut down Kainji Dam, other national power infrastructure

“We demand compensation for our people. Everything, every resource that comes from Niger state, must be compensated.”

A composite of Kainji Dam and Umar Bago
November 7, 2023

Niger establishes refugee commission, releases N500 million take-off grant

Mr Umaru Bago made the announcement during the presentation of relief materials to 700 households in the state.

Governor Mohammed Umar-Bago
October 19, 2023

Tinubu, 500 others to attend green economy summit in Niger

It will also provide opportunities to showcase innovative green technologies, best practices worldwide, and job creation.

President Bola Tinubu
October 13, 2023

Gov. Bago seeks WHO’s support to eradicate polio in Niger

Mr Bago said funding was one of the major problems affecting the health sector.

Governor Umaru Bago
October 5, 2023

Niger govt. to plant 19 million trees in two years

“This is to make the state a green hub of the nation and attract local and international guests,” he said.

Trees
October 2, 2023

Governor Bago tells Nigerians to support Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’

Governor Umaru Bago has called on Nigerians to key into President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ for the administration’s success.

President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bago
September 26, 2023

Majority of Niger population live below poverty line: Gov. Bago

The governor pointed out that corruption was also responsible for the perennial insecurity, poverty, economic downturn and unemployment in the state.

Poor-Nigerians
September 10, 2023

Niger palliatives committee pledges transparency in distribution process

Mr Bmitosahi gave assurance that the stakeholders would monitor the process to ensure that it was transparent.

Niger map
September 6, 2023

Gov. Bago approves two trucks of rice as palliatives for NLC

The governor advised the union to shelve its two-day warning strike and congratulated the deputy governor on his new office.

Governor Umaru Bago
September 6, 2023

Niger govt. to recruit 1,500 youth as forest guards

“We intend to employ 1,500 youths into Niger forest guards so that we can take over the forests,” said Mr Bago.

Governor Mohammed Umar-Bago