Niger govt partners Russian varsity to boost state’s mining sector

  The Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has embarked on a strategic visit to St. Petersburg Mining University in Russia in a bid to enhance the multi-million-naira mining sector in the state. The governor’s visit was aimed at exploring …

Bago’s Russia visit to reform Niger’s mining sector, commissioner says

From John Adams, Minna The Niger State Government has clarified that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s visit to St. Petersburg, Russia, aimed to secure a multi-billion-naira partnership with St. Petersburg Mining University to develop the state’s mining …

FG distributes 43,000 life jackets to riverine communities in Niger

The Federal Government has distributed 43,000 life jackets to riverine communities in Niger State to prevent drowning incidents and improve safety on the waterways. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, flagged off the distribution …

Gov Bago to equip Niger workforce with modern mining skills

The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has emphasised the importance of equipping the state’s workforce with modern mining skills to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable mining operations across the state. Governor Bago also disclosed plans …

Thuggery: Forum backs Niger governor Bago’s security measures in the state

Calls for the public support From John Adams Minna The Niger-South Senior Stakeholders’ Forum (NSSF) has thrown it weight behind the recent security measures announced by the state governor Umaru Mohammed Bago with a view to address the incidences of …

Niger Assembly sets up 7-man ad hoc committee to investigate hospital negligence

The Niger State House of Assembly has constituted a seven-member ad hoc committee to investigate alleged negligence at the Jummai Babangida Aliyu Neonatal and Maternal Hospital, Minna. The committee was established following a motion of urgent public …

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger seek access to Atlantic through Morocco

The landlocked nations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are seeking further options to access the sea by partnering with the Kingdom of Morocco. An announcement on the development was made on Monday during a meeting with King Mohammed VI in Rabat, …

Niger Govt, Russian Varsity Partner To Enhance Multi-Billion Naira Mining Sector

Share Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has embarked on a strategic visit to St. Petersburg Mining University in Russia in a bid to enhance the State’s multi-billion naira mining sector. The governor’s visit aimed to explore collaborative …

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Minister of Marine, Blue Economy Visits Niger For Safety Campaign

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, is in Niger State to flag off a nationwide marine safety awareness campaign and oversee the distribution of life jackets. The initiative, according to the ministry, aims to promote safety on …