Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Niger

January 14, 2025

Yobe to host fifth Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum

It would bring together leaders from Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon to discuss strategies for promoting peace and development in the Lake Chad basin.

Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum
January 11, 2025

NERC orders transfer of electricity oversight to state regulatory agency in Niger

The commission noted that the AEDC should complete the incorporation of AEDC SubCo within 60 days from January 10

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)
January 8, 2025

Senegal accuses France of causing instability in African countries

“Let’s note that France has neither the capacity nor legitimacy to ensure Africa’s security and sovereignty,” Mr Sonko said.

Macron and Sonko; armed French soldiers
January 8, 2025

How Nigeria’s foreign policy fosters stability in a troubled neighbourhood

Nigeria’s principle of strategic autonomy is one that abhors the presence of foreign forces and private military companies in our region, whether from east or west.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar
January 1, 2025
Kidnappers
December 31, 2024

Indonesia, Nigeria to strengthen defence, counter-terrorism collaboration

Nigeria is Indonesia’s second-largest trade partner in Africa after South Africa, with current trade volume between them hitting about $4 billion.

December 30, 2024

Governor Bago urged to revamp public schools in Niger

He also called on the Niger government to prioritise school security to ensure a conducive atmosphere in the educational sector.

Public school in Kano
December 23, 2024

Death by Hunger: Stampedes in Nigeria from 2014 to 2024

Mr Tinubu has deflected blame that his harsh policies are responsible for the recent stampedes.

Stampede in Anambra
December 19, 2024

Niger assembly passes 2025 budget of N1.5trillion

Mr Ismaila said that the committee observed that late submission of the budget.

Governor Umaru Bago
December 12, 2024

Gov. Bago presents N1.56 trillion 2025 budget to Niger assembly

The education sub-sector is allocated N90.926 billion, while the health sub-sector gets N85.625 billion.

Governor Umaru Bago