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Boko Haram strengthens presence in Niger State, as explosives kill three, injure four locals
Premium Times
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December 20, 2024
In less than a month, Boko Haram terrorists operating along the Bassa and Allawa axes of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State planted at least four explosives that killed three locals and injured four others. Three of the incidents...
Suspected Bomb Explosions Kill One, Injure Four in Niger State
News Central TV
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December 19, 2024
A suspected bomb explosion killed one person and left four others injured in the Bassa community of Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA), Niger State, on Thursday morning. Another explosion was reported in Lapkma, Lapai LGA, later the same day. The...
Visa-free countries Nigerians can explore for seamless global travel
Nairametrics
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December 18, 2024
Nigeria passport holders can travel to 45 countries around the world without requiring a visa, according to a comprehensive update on travel options for Nigerian citizens. The countries vary in terms of visa requirements, with some offering...
Niger tanker explosion: Tinubu praises community response, wife prays for victims
The Sun Nigeria
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September 10, 2024
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has commended the prompt actions of federal and state emergency agencies and praised the community members who rushed to assist victims of the tragic petrol tanker explosion on Sunday. The...
Fire destroys 126 shops in Niger markets — NEMA
Punch
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December 18, 2024
The National Emergency Management Agency has reported that no fewer than 126 shops were destroyed in two fire incidents that occurred at the Panteka Gwari Market and the Tunga Business Area in the Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State on...
Biography Of Aghaichata Guichene, Lawyer, Human Resource Expert & Niger’s Minister Of Crafts And Tourism
Daily Independent
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December 17, 2024
Born on 8th August 1994, in Niger in Agadez, Mrs Aghaichata Guichene, currently Minister of Crafts and Tourism of Niger since August 2023, is an accomplished professional, both a lawyer and an expert in human resources management. She has an...
Niger crash: FRSC warns against night travels, unsafe transportation
National Accord Newspaper
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September 9, 2024
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) Shehu Mohammed, has called on stakeholders, and the motoring public to join FRSC in cautioning their subjects against night tavels. Mohammed, who made the call in a statement by the Corps Public...
Niger crash: FRSC warns against night trips, unsafe transportation
News Diary Online
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September 9, 2024
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) Shehu Mohammed, has called on stakeholders, and the motoring public to join FRSC By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) Shehu Mohammed, has called on...
Niger Foods, NSUBEB begin farm inputs distribution for teachers
Tribune Online
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August 29, 2024
Niger Foods and Logistics Company Limited, in collaboration with the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NNSUBEB), has flagged off the distribution of farm inputs to teachers under the teachers farming scheme initiated by the board....
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announce visa-free travel for ECOWAS citizens
Business Day
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December 16, 2024
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have introduced visa-free travel and residency rights for citizens of the 15-member ECOWAS bloc to strengthen the centuries-old ties among African people. Despite being low-income and landlocked, Burkina Faso, Mali,...
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Maintain Visa-Free Travel for ECOWAS Nationals
Togo First
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(Togo First) - Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the members of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), will maintain the free movement of goods and people with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), despite their decision to leave the...
Gambia drawn against Niger in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
The Point
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The draw for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations was held on Thursday 12th December 2024 at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The Queen Scorpions will travel to Niamey for the first leg, while the second- leg...
Tragedy Strikes Niger State As Local Government Chairman Dies In Road Accident
Daily Independent
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December 11, 2024
Niger State has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Danlami Abdullahi Saku, the chairman of Katcha Local Government Area. Saku lost his life in a road accident on the Minna-Suleja Road on Tuesday evening. The accident occurred...
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso promise visa-free travel amid ECOWAS split
Business Insider Africa
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December 16, 2024
Three junta-led African countries—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—have announced visa-free travel and residency rights for citizens of the 15-member ECOWAS bloc. The leaders of these states said that this move was made in the spirit of friendship...
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Announce Visa-Free Travel for ECOWAS Citizens Ahead of Planned Exit from Bloc
News Ghana
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December 16, 2024
In a significant development, the West African nations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have declared visa-free travel and residency rights for citizens of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) despite their planned withdrawal...
Programme Management Officer (Temporary), NO-C, Niamey
PreventionWeb
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December 20, 2024
Apply here Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the...
Armed attackers kill 21 civilians in western Niger, army says
Business Recorder
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December 9, 2024
NIAMEY: Armed attackers on motorcycles killed at least 21 civilians in the West African nation of Niger, the army said. The attack last Thursday near the town of Tera, about 175 km (108 miles) west of the capital Niamey and close to the border...
Niger to create terrorism watch list, government announces
Star
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On July 26, 2023, a group of military officers from Niger's presidential guard announced the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum from power. The National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, led by Guard Commander Abdourahamane Tiani, was...
All the countries Foreign Office says ‘do not travel’ to in 2025
Birmingham Live
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December 14, 2024
There are 19 countries the UK Foreign office blanket advises against travel into. We have previously reported how the Government advises there are "no-go areas" in 30 countries - but there are fewer where they just advise to steer clear. The likes...
Bago presents N1.56trn 2025 budget proposal to Niger Assembly
PM News
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December 12, 2024
By Rita Iliya Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger on Thursday presented a budget proposal of N1.56 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year to the House of Assembly. The budget is tagged “Budget of Hope for Sustainability and Food Security,” Speaking at the...