Niger State Governor Sacks 30 Special Advisers
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disengages 30 aides to reorganise his administration for efficiency under the New Niger agenda. Read details of the strategic shake-up.
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Niger Gov Calls for Prayer for Kidnapped Schoolchildren
Niger State Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago appeals for prayers for the safe return of the remaining abducted pupils of St Mary's Catholic School, Papiri. He made the call at a dinner with journalists.
Eight Suspects Arraigned for Child Trafficking in Niger
Niger State Police have charged eight individuals for child trafficking and kidnapping. The syndicate allegedly stole and sold children from Lambata. Read the shocking details.
French Farmers Protest Cattle Culls Over Disease Control
France's agriculture minister urges farmers to trust government's cattle culling and vaccination plan to control lumpy skin disease, as protests block roads. Read the full story.
Female arms courier arrested with 2,500 ammunition
Niger State Police apprehend a 35-year-old woman, Zuwaira Usman, transporting 2,500 AK-47 rounds. The suspect reveals a criminal network spanning Kaduna and Delta states. Read the full details of the interstate arms smuggling bust.
Sanwo-Olu Backs Food Entrepreneurs for Lagos Food Security
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commits to empowering food innovators at the 2025 Lagos Food Festival. Read how the state is strengthening its food value chain and celebrating culinary diversity.
Indimi Woos Investors to Borno's Agriculture, Livestock
Business mogul Muhammadu Indimi promises to attract domestic and foreign investors to develop Borno's agriculture, livestock, mining, and tourism sectors, boosting the local economy.
WACOT Pays N158m to Cocoa Farmers for Sustainability
WACOT Limited disburses over N158m to 2,062 Osun cocoa farmers for sustainable practices. The initiative rewards quality and promotes financial inclusion in agriculture. Read more.
100 Niger Schoolchildren Freed After Bandit Kidnapping
The Nigerian government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State earlier this year. Read the full details of the rescue operation.
Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments to Key Federal Boards
President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to the boards of UBEC, the Bank of Agriculture, and the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF). Get the full list of appointees and their geopolitical zones here.
Tinubu Names Al-Makura, Others to Key Boards
President Bola Tinubu has approved new board appointments for NADF, Bank of Agriculture, and UBEC. Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura retains his role as UBEC chairman. Read the full list of appointees.
FG Unveils Digital Farmers Registry for Food Security
The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) to harmonise farmer data, improve access to credit, and boost agricultural productivity in line with national food security goals.
N4bn Smart Agric Project Benefits 14,000 Bauchi Farmers
Over 14,000 smallholder farmers in Bauchi North are gaining climate resilience and income through a N4 billion regenerative agriculture initiative by Heineken Africa Foundation and Nigerian Breweries. Read more.
Nigeria's Job Crisis: Agriculture Holds Key to Mass Employment
Experts reveal Nigeria is forfeiting millions of potential jobs by sidelining agriculture. A new report urges strategic investment to transform the sector into the nation's biggest employer and solve food insecurity.
Nigeria Gets $100m AfDB Loan for Youth Fund
Nigeria's FEC has approved a $100 million AfDB loan for the Youth Investment Fund and a $50m Islamic Bank loan for Yobe agriculture. President Tinubu pushes for 7% growth.
Two Pastors Arrested in Niger Child Trafficking Ring
Niger State Police have arrested three more suspects, including two pastors, and rescued three additional children sold for N3.7 million. A total of nine children have now been recovered in the ongoing investigation.
4.5m Nigerians to Get Climate-Smart Agric Empowerment
The Federal Government partners with UNESCO REF to train 4.5 million Nigerians in hydroponics and kenaf farming, boosting food security and climate resilience. Learn how this initiative promises significant income.
Nigeria's Economy Grows 3.98% in Q3 2025
Nigeria's economy expanded by 3.98% in Q3 2025, with services and agriculture leading growth. The non-oil sector remains a key driver. Discover the full breakdown and what it means for the nation's economic outlook.
FG, ActionAid Unveil Plan to Transform Nigeria's Food System
Nigeria unveils a National Agroecology Strategy to build climate-resilient agriculture and empower smallholder farmers. Discover how this plan aims to secure sustainable food production.
Niger Puts Nationalized Uranium on International Market
Niger's military junta announces sale of Somair uranium globally, defying France's Orano. This move marks a major geopolitical shift towards Russia and impacts Europe's energy security. Read the full analysis.
4 Catechist's Kids Among 265 Abducted Niger Students
Bishop Bulus Yohanna discloses a catechist's four children are among 265 missing students from St. Mary's school in Niger. Parents' protest was halted. Pray for their safe return.
Zamfara Governor Woos Investors at Continental Summit
Governor Dauda Lawal promotes Zamfara's agricultural potential at Africa Investment Forum 2025, signs transformative MoU with MOFI to boost farming and create jobs.
Parents Protest Niger Govt Inaction Over Abducted Pupils
Parents of 300+ abducted students from St. Mary's Catholic School protest government negligence. Eight days later, children remain captive as international concern grows.
Nigeria, Denmark Deepen AMR and Food Safety Collaboration
Nigeria and Denmark strengthen their alliance to combat antimicrobial resistance, enhance food safety, and promote climate-smart agriculture. Discover how this partnership is building resilient food systems for a healthier future.
Court dismisses NAIC appeal in N200bn agric dispute
Appeal Court affirms First Bank's victory over NAIC in N200bn agric credit scheme dispute. Justice Abang dismisses appeal as 'grossly misconceived'. Read the full legal analysis.
Anambra Gives 220M Palm Seedlings to Households
Anambra State has distributed 220 million palm seedlings to 180,000 households in two years under Governor Soludo's agricultural revolution. Discover how this initiative aims to transform the state's economy.
Jigawa Partners AfricaRice for 3.6M MT Rice by 2030
Jigawa State partners with AfricaRice to produce 3.6 million metric tonnes of rice annually by 2030, contributing 40% of Nigeria's rice needs through climate-smart innovations.
Bandits gang-rape 13-year-old in Niger State
Hasiya A. Bawa, 13, hospitalized after brutal gang rape by bandits in Shiroro LGA. Community security crisis deepens as 24 others abducted in separate attack.
20 Farmers Kidnapped in Niger State Attack
Armed bandits have kidnapped about 20 farmers, including pregnant women and children, from a rice farm in Niger state. This comes just days after a mass school abduction. Read the latest details.
Kano farm project achieves 86% grain production target
Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project reaches 86% of annual grain target, supporting 477,284 farmers. Major reduction in postharvest losses recorded.
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