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Niger tragedy: 207 dead, 700 missing – Gov

Punch · June 18, 2025

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has said 207 people died in the recent flooding tragedy at Mokwa Local Government Area. The last official figure released by the State Emergency Management Agency stood at 163, with over 3,000 people displaced....

Myanmar exports over 400 tonnes of honey in April-May

Global New Light Of Myanmar · July 15, 2025

One of the beekeeping and crop-integrated farming businesses in Myanmar. Myanmar exported over 480.82 metric tonnes of honey valued at US$0.72 million in the first two months of the current financial year 2025-2026 beginning 1 April, said U Myo...

Tinubu Confers GCON Award On Afrexim Bank President Oramah

New Telegraph · June 27, 2025

Impressed with monumental achievements Afrexim bank recorded under ten years leadership of its President and Chairman of board of Directors , Professor Benedict Oramah, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday conferred on him Grand Commander of the...

World Bank: Conflict, instability driving extreme poverty in Nigeria and 38 other economies

Nairametrics · June 27, 2025

The World Bank has raised alarm over the growing impact of conflict and instability on 39 developing economies, including Nigeria, warning that these states are being left behind on key development indicators, with extreme poverty, hunger, and...

Afreximbank’s support, catalyzing Africa’s economic transformation – Elumelu

Prompt News Online · June 27, 2025

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu, says the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) plays a catalytic role in Africa’s development. Elumelu who is also the founder of Tony Elumelu Foundation noted that the...

Professor Benedict Oramah Honored with Grand Commander of the Order of Niger for Transformative Leadership at Afreximbank

Antigua.News · June 27, 2025

President Tinubu praised Oramah’s innovative and impactful leadership, highlighting how it has transformed Afreximbank into a cornerstone of African development. He noted that under Oramah’s tenure, the bank’s assets surged from $5 billion to over...

Flood Claims Life Of 7-Year-Old In Niger Community

Daily Independent · June 27, 2025

0 …submerge houses, others MINNA – Early morning heavy downpour which lasted for about two hours has claimed the life of seven-year-old, Mohammed Mohammed at Emiliman Nasarafu Ward, Bida in Bida Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident...

Oil Theft: CDS Urges Community Ownership Of Natl Assets, Lauds PINL

New Telegraph · July 15, 2025

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has called on host communities of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) to take full ownership of national assets located within their areas and work collectively to safeguard them from...

Niger State begins 2025 Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Week

Premium Times · June 18, 2025

The Niger State Government has flagged off the first round of the 2025 Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Week (MNCHW), in conjunction with the National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs), The event was part of the state government’s broader agenda...

World’s biggest Mars rock sells for $4.3 million at auction

Yahoo News ·

A meteorite that is the largest known piece of Mars on Earth has sold for a hammer price of $4.3 million to an anonymous bidder at a Sotheby’s New York auction Wednesday. Known as NWA 16788, the meteorite weighs 54 pounds (24.5 kilograms), massive...

Romania govt set to establish mining company in Kebbi

Tribune Online · June 27, 2025

Kebbi State Government is set to enter into collaboration with the Government of Romania to establish a mining company in Yauri and Ngaski Local Government Areas in the Yauri Emirate Council. Governor Nasir Idris, disclosed this Thursday during a...

Tragedy as flood kills seven-year-old boy in Niger

Tribune Online · June 27, 2025

A devastating flood in Bida Local Government Area of Niger has claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy, Mohammed Mohammed. The flood occurred on Thursday, June 26, 2025, after a heavy downpour that lasted two hours, from 5:00 am to 7:00 am, in the...

Flood kills seven-year-old boy in Niger community

The Guardian (Nigeria) · June 27, 2025

Heavy rainfall that lasted two hours—between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025—has claimed the life of a seven-year-old boy, Mohammed Mohammed, of Emiliman Nasarafu Ward in Bida Local Council of Niger State. An eyewitness in the...

Flood claims life of 7-Year boy in Niger community

Daily Post · June 27, 2025

A devastating flood has allegedly claimed the life of a seven-year-old boy, Mohammed Mohammed, in the Emiliman Nasarafu Ward 2 B of Bida Local Council in Niger State. The flood occurred on Thursday, June 26, 2025, after a heavy downpour that...

Airstrikes kill terrorists in Niger – NAF

Premium Times · June 27, 2025

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, has killed many terrorists in a series of air strikes targeting those behind recent attacks in Niger. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and...

BREAKING: Seven-Year-Old Boy Swept Away By Flood In Niger State, Body Still Missing

Sahara Reporters ·

A seven-year-old boy, Mohammed Mohammed, has died after being swept away by floodwaters following a heavy rainfall in Nasarafu Ward, Bida Local Government Area of Niger State. SaharaReporters gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday, June...

HerVest ValueUp 3.0 Ends with Key Lessons on Financial Wellness

TechEconomy · June 24, 2025

Advertisements In a bold reaffirmation of its mission to bridge the gender and economic divide through financial inclusion and promoting literacy, HerVest, an inclusive fintech platform, convened a diverse audience of professionals, entrepreneurs,...

AI drones lead breakthrough against malaria in Africa [Business Africa]

Africanews · June 26, 2025

This week on Business Africa: AI-powered drones target mosquito breeding sites to fight malaria; in Abuja, African sovereign wealth funds organize to finance the continent’s infrastructure; and in Niger, the recent ban on livestock exports has hit...

AEDC urges Niger residents to pay electricity bills

The Guardian (Nigeria) · June 26, 2025

The management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has urged residents of Niger State to pay their monthly electricity bills promptly, thereby enhancing service delivery to the people by the company. Managing Director of AEDC,...

See 10 key road and rail projects associated with former President Buhari’s administration

Nairametrics · July 16, 2025

The administration of former President Late Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria from 2015 to 2023, undertook a number of road and rail infrastructure projects aimed at improving national connectivity. Buhari passed away a few days ago at the age of...