Niger Expresses Concerns Over Security Threats By Fake Journalists

MINNA – Niger state government has expressed concerns over activities of fake journalists coming with different names and groupings and therefore wants the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to do self cleansing by ridding itself of bad eggs causing undue …

Orano considering sale of Niger uranium assets

Orano, a French state-owned nuclear fuel company, is considering selling its uranium assets in Niger following a collapse in relations with the country’s military-led government, reported the Financial Times, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The …

Niger govt convenes stakeholders’ summit on security

In a bid to address the rising insecurity in the state, the Niger State government has decided to organize a security summit by bringing together key stakeholders in the state. According to the Commissioner for Homeland Security, Mohammed Abdullahi, during …

Niger State’s health sector revolutionises disease response

Speaking on the centre’s impact, Dr. Dangana described the facility as a “game-changer” that is driving timely surveillance and rapid responses to disease outbreaks.Established by eHealth Africa with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, …

NSF 2024 Handball: Lagos, Niger Win On Opening Day

Team Lagos secured a hard-fought 25-24 victory over Sokoto in the men’s basketball event at the 2024 National Sports Festival. Sokoto started the game strongly but were later overpowered by their opponent. Lagos head coach, Duro Olubukola praised her …

‘Communal conflicts threaten Niger Delta’s agricultural potential’

The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has called for a collaborative approach to address the socio-economic root causes of conflict in the region. According to PIND’s policy brief and analysis of Peace Map data, over 800 …

Insecurity: Niger Seeks Workable Solution To End Challenges

Share As part of measures to curtail the insecurity challenges bedevilling parts of the state, the Niger State government is set to engage stakeholders in a security summit. The summit is aimed at engaging critical stakeholders in the state security …

Army Nabs 38 Oil Thieves in Niger Delta Sweep

Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have apprehended 38 suspected oil thieves, dismantled 28 illegal refining sites, and recovered over 700,000 litres of stolen petroleum products. The operations …

DAILY POLITICS: NIGER COUP; ECOWAS To Activate Stand By Force And Deploy To Niger

France’s Orano considers exit from Niger uranium industry

ORANO, the French state-owned nuclear fuel company, is exploring the sale of its uranium assets in Niger following deteriorating relations with the country’s military government, said the Financial Times. This potential withdrawal marks another setback for …