Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Niger

April 22, 2026

Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts from 120 megawatts two years ago.

Solar panels
April 20, 2026

Niger police arrest 28-year-old woman with suspected cannabis

The suspect confessed to selling the substance to members of the public.

woman with suspected cannabis
April 20, 2026

Nigeria’s Weather Advisory: NiMet forecasts rainfall, sunshine nationwide

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted rainy and sunny weather nationwide from Monday to Wednesday.

Flood-ravaged Kaduna community
April 17, 2026

UNICEF targets 2.2 million Nigerian children for vaccination 

The initiative, supported by the Republic of Korea, is expected to close Nigeria’s immunisation gap.

UNICEF
April 13, 2026

NHRC calls for comprehensive national policy on protection of human rights

Tony Ojukwu made the call in reaction to the recent escalating attacks on both the military and civilian population in some parts of the country.

IDPs
April 12, 2026

Fuel tanker crushes commercial motorcycle rider in Niger

Ms Sa’adatu stated that the injured victims were rescued and taken to the General Hospital Mokwa.

April 11, 2026

AfDB approves $200 million loan to boost Nigeria’s digital infrastructure

It will expand Nigeria’s fibre backbone from about 30,000 kilometres to approximately 120,000 kilometres, connecting all 774 Local Government Areas, the bank said.

African Development Bank (AfDB) building
April 6, 2026

Bandits, Terrorists: Tinubu’s insecurity scorecard in Q1 2026 violent killings

“I am reassured that the citizens appreciate our efforts. I will continue to remind us of the imperative of unity and oneness,” said Mr Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu
April 4, 2026

Nigeria targets self-sufficiency in palm oil

Mr Inyang said the target will be achieved by implementing the national oil palm development strategy.

Palm oil (Credit: House food)
April 4, 2026

Senegal bans govt officials from foreign trips amid rising oil prices

The minister said he had also suspended his trips to France, Spain, and Niger.

Ousmane Sonko