Niger plans to rewrite the narrative of its own colonial history

Niger, which has gone from being a French colony to openly rejecting any French influence, is now attempting to change the narrative of its colonial relations with France. While Niger understands that its colonial history cannot be erased, it also …

Niger Demands Replacement of EU Envoy Amid Aid Dispute

Niger releases N400m for AGRA agric interventions, targets 300,000 farmers 

The Niger state government has released the counterpart fund of N400m for  the commencement of the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) agriculture development intervention project, targeting 300, 000 beneficiaries in the state.  The state …

Niger Govt partners Chinese agro firms to reduce post-harvest losses

The Secretary to the Niger State Government, Abubakar Usman, has disclosed that measures have been adopted by the state to reduce post-harvest losses to enhance food security in the state. Usman, who stated this in Minna, said to reduce losses, the state …

EU Recalls Ambassador Amid Aid Dispute with Niger’s Military Junta

EU Recalls Ambassador Amid Aid Dispute with Niger’s Military Junta

The European Union has recalled its ambassador to Niger following tensions with the ruling military junta over the delivery of humanitarian aid for flood victims. The decision, announced on November 23, 2024, comes after the junta raised concerns about €1. …

Niger committed to reducing post-harvest losses - SSG

As part of plans to increase agricultural production and reduce post-harvest losses, the Niger State government has entered into a partnership with Chinese Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone facilities in Chengdu, Mianyang, and De Yang City, all …

CSOs urge Niger Delta states to collaborate in energy transition process

Civil Society Organizations have urged the states in the Niger Delta to collaborate in their attempt to transit from fossil fuel to renewable energy The CSOs which include Policy Alert, BudgIT Foundation and Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) …

Bandits Ambush, Kill 7 Vigilantes Escorting Farm Produce In Niger State

Suspected bandits have reportedly killed seven vigilante members escorting farm produce in Makogi/Ungwan Elbi in Mariga local government area of Niger state. It was reported that the vigilantes escorted over 50 bags of maise harvested to Wamba, a …

Aid or interference? Niger rejects EU diplomat over 'unauthorised' activity

More than a diplomatic spat A key moment in the growing rift between Niger and its former colonial power came with the decision to revoke a uranium mining license held by the French company Orano. Niger, a major uranium producer, supplies France with …