Niger flood tragedy: Minister mourns Mokwa victims, urges national action on climate change

Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives caused by the recent devastating flood that struck Mokwa, Niger State. Offering prayers and condolences to the bereaved in a …

Sheep markets struggle in Niger ahead of Eid al-Adha amid insecurity and economic strain

With Eid al-Adha just days away, sheep markets in Niger are grappling with mounting challenges tied to insecurity and a worsening economic climate. On Wednesday, trader Zimbeye Sekaraou stood beside his flock at a busy market in Niamey, the capital. The …

Mokwa flood: Niger Govt commends UNICEF’s prompt response to victims

 Niger government has commended the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for its proactive response and support to victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government. The Deputy Governor, Mr Yakubu Garba, gave the commendation during a visit …

FG Announces N2bn Support Fund For Niger Flood Victims As Death Toll Rises To 161

Federal Government has approved N2 billion for the rebuilding of houses destroyed by recent flooding, which ravaged communities in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. In a statement by Niger State Emergency Management Agency, revealed that the …

Death toll in Niger flood rises to 161

The Niger State Government has confirmed that the death toll from the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area has risen to 161. According to a statement issued in Minna by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abubakar Usman, three more …

Niger Flood Disaster: A grim warning of bigger threats ahead

Live Update: Niger flood disaster 

Niger youth go green for Eid to save trees

Ahead of the Tabaski (Eid al-Adha) celebration, young people in Niger have launched the “Eco Eid” campaign to reduce tree cutting and promote sustainable grilling practices. Each year, the mass grilling of sheep during Tabaski leads to the burning of …

Blackout Looms in Abuja, Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa as Electricity Workers Threaten Strike

A major electricity blackout may soon hit Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, and three neighboring states—Kogi, Nasarawa, and Niger—as workers of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) have issued a fresh strike notice. The National Union of …

Algeria expels over 16,000 migrants to Niger in two-month crackdown

ASSAMAKA, Niger — In the scorching desert border town of Assamaka, northern Niger, truckloads of weary migrants keep arriving most of them expelled from neighbouring Algeria. Since April, Algerian authorities have deported more than 16,000 irregular …