Niger

VICTIMS of Polio in Niger have called on the state government to fund its association to enable members to move into the hinterlands to enlighten the populace on the dangers of rejecting polio vaccination. The victims, in an interview with…

FOLLOWING a reported outbreak of measles in some parts of the country, Niger, Lagos and Plateau states, however, said no case was recorded in the states.Suspected cases of the disease were recorded at Wusar Community of Igabi Local…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it will soon establish an area zonal office for North Central states in Niger.Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, Director General of NYSC, disclosed this on Tuesday in Minna during a visit to the…

Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has pledged to collaborate with the armed forces to check activities of armed bandits in forests across the state.The governor was speaking at the occasion of camp highland…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has awarded certificates of completion of service to 636, 2018 Batch B Stream Two Corps members in Niger.News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the certificates were awarded during a low key…

CIVIL Society Organisations (CSOs) in Niger have called on the state government to show more commitment toward tackling rising population through increased investment in the health sector.The CSOs made the call in Minna on Friday at a…

President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Abuja on Monday after attending the 12th Extraordinary Summit of the African Union in Niamey, Niger Republic.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presidential aircraft, conveying the…

The Niger State Government has promised to prioritise youth empowerment and social security.Alhaji Ahmed Matane, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), made the promise in a statement made available by the Information Officer to the…

THE Niger Government is to maintain the existing partnership among the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other development partners for the progress and development of the state.Alhaji Ahmed Matane, Secretary to the State…

THE United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said it will sustain its partnership with Niger State Government to attain Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the state.Dr Zakari Adam, Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Kaduna, made the…