In response to the fuel subsidy removal initiated by the Federal Government, the Niger State Government has announced its commitment to reintroducing bursary allowances for financially disadvantaged students pursuing higher education. During a recent press briefing held at the Government House in Minna, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago unveiled this plan, as reported by The Spectacles. […]
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Niger Gov Invites EFCC, ICPC To Monitor Distribution Of Fertiliser, Others
In a bid to check diversion of farm inputs, Niger State governor Mohammed Umaru Bago invited the Economic and Financial Crime Commission EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission and Other Related Offences (ICPC) to monitor the distribution of farm inputs purchased to boost agriculture in the state. Governor Bago said in an attempt to […]
Niger State Governor Orders Demolition Of Fuel Station
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has revoked the certificate of occupancy of a filling station and ordered its demolition in Minna, the state capital. The governor gave the directive when he inspected the filling station along Ketaren Gwari, in the Minna metropolis. According to him, the structure was illegal and its location was not […]
Niger, Sokoto, Kogi, FCT, Jigawa Record Increase In IGR
Abuja – Four states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) recorded substantial growth in taxes and internally generated revenue between 2020HY and 2021HY, data presented by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has revealed. States that showed remarkable growth include Sokoto (6,824%, N7.5m to NGN519.5 m in direct assessment), Niger (1,951%, N1m to N2.07bn in MDA […]
Niger Govt Empowers Youth Through Discovery Of Their Hidden Talents – SSG
The Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has disclosed that the Niger State Youth Talent Hunt would empower unemployed youth in the State through the discovery of their natural talents. Ahmed Matane made the disclosure while briefing Newsmen on the Niger State Youth Talent Hunt held at the Conference Hall of […]