9 h. ago ‘Ranching Will End Farmers, Herders Clash, Insecurity’, Says Governor Bago

Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has stated that mobilising Fulanis to embrace cattle ranching for improved livestock was a panacea to check insecurity and end farmer-herder clashes. Governor Bago stated this when he received representatives from different Fulani groups under the auspices of the Madako Foundation for Conflict Resolution and Empowerment who paid him […]

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13 h. ago Ranching, only solution to farmers/herders clash in Nigeria, says Niger Governor Bago

…Calls for sensitization of Fulani Herdsmen From John Adams Minna Niger State governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has said that the only antidote to farmers/herders clash in the country is proper ranching of cattle and other animals, saying that the traditional grazing is no longer obtainable anywhere in the world. To achieve this however, the […] The post Ranching, only solution to farmers/herders clash in Nigeria, says Niger Governor Bago appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Nigeria Air: A scrapped aviation project born out of good intentions

Tribune Online Nigeria Air: A scrapped aviation project born out of good intentions Truth be told, the Nigeria Air project was one of the key initiatives under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, aimed at establishing a national carrier through a public-private partnership model as part of the administration’s 8-point agenda. Hadi Sirika, the then Minister of Aviation, played a crucial role in driving this initiative forward. The project […] Nigeria Air: A scrapped aviation project born out of good intentions Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Niger Governor Goes Tough On Vandalism Of Public, Private Property

Niger State governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has said he will be tough on scrap dealers who vandalise public and private property to steal scraps. The governor, who met with the leadership of the state chapter of the Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria yesterday, decried the increasing incidence of outright vandalism perpetrated […]

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39 h. ago Niger govt seeks to halt vandalism of public, private properties

Tribune Online Niger govt seeks to halt vandalism of public, private properties The governor urged the leaders of the scrap dealers to sanitise the association by coming up with means of identifying its members... Niger govt seeks to halt vandalism of public, private properties Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Experts proffer solutions for scaling Africa’s $70bn infrastructure gap at PMI Summit

Tribune Online Experts proffer solutions for scaling Africa’s $70bn infrastructure gap at PMI Summit Experts have offered advice on what should be needed by both the private and public sectors in Africa to scale  the continent’s $70bn infrastructural deficit. Rising from the PMI Global Summit Series, held in Kigali, recently, the experts identified shortage of bankable projects, as against shortage of capital, as the greatest obstacle the continent is […] Experts proffer solutions for scaling Africa’s $70bn infrastructure gap at PMI Summit Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Cross River Initiates Reforms To Strengthen Education Sector

The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Prof Stephen Odey, yesterday announced reforms to the operation of private and public schools saying that the reforms are aimed at strengthening the state’s education sector. The reforms were unveiled during a meeting with proprietors of private schools at the West African People’s Institute (WAPI) in Calabar. The […]

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1 week ago Niger Gov Bago Dissolves Cabinet, Retains Key Principal Officers

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, on Monday,  announced the dissolution of his cabinet while retaining some key principal staff in his office. The governor made the disclosure during the State Executive Council meeting held at the Council Chamber in Minna. He explained that the move was necessary to reposition his administration for greater efficiency. […] The post Niger Gov Bago Dissolves Cabinet, Retains Key Principal Officers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago The quiet rebirth of Nigeria’s passport and the price of progress

On this matter, a public analyst put it bluntly: “The public sector is now charging the private sector’s money.” That read more The quiet rebirth of Nigeria’s passport and the price of progress

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1 week ago Fashola calls for mandatory public, private structures maintenance

Babatunde Raji Fashola, former minister of Works and Housing, has called for legislation to make facility management and maintenance compulsory read more Fashola calls for mandatory public, private structures maintenance

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1 week ago Police Arrest Suspected Cult Kingpin, 3 Vandals In Akwa Ibom Raids

The Akwa Ibom State Command has arrested four suspects including a notorious cult leader and vandals in the ongoing crackdown on suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and vandals of private as well as public assets in the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Akwa Ibom Command, DSP Timfon John disclosed this on Friday at the Command’s […]

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1 week ago Bandits invade Niger communities days after after Gov’s safety assurance

Tribune Online Bandits invade Niger communities days after after Gov’s safety assurance Barely a week after Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, granted an exclusive interview on national television, assuring citizens and investors that the state was safe and free from hunger, suspected bandits have reportedly taken over several communities in the Akere axis of Zungeru, Wushishi Local Government Area. Bandits invade Niger communities days after after Gov’s safety assurance Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Niger Republic Prime Minister, Others Celebrate Hausa Day In Daura

Daura City, Katsina State has hosted thousands of Hausa from across the globe at the 10th International Hausa Day, which was celebrated in a grand style yesterday. The gathering was attended by international leaders and monarchs. Among the dignitaries were the Prime Minister of the Niger Republic, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine (represented by the governor […]

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2 w. ago Why cybersecurity must be a boardroom priority in securing the national digital economy

Across both public and private sectors, digital transformation has become a core driver of economic productivity, financial inclusion, and public read more Why cybersecurity must be a boardroom priority in securing the national digital economy

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2 w. ago Niger Governor Bago preaches peace, religious tolerance as Niger Baptist Church marks 114th anniversary

 Gets Christian youths Association endorsement for 2027 From John Adams, Minna Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has urged members of the two main religions in the state to embrace tolerance and peaceful co-existence, saying that it is the only way to guarantee peace and harmony. He nevertheless assured that his administration will be fair […] The post Niger Governor Bago preaches peace, religious tolerance as Niger Baptist Church marks 114th anniversary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Mokwa: Niger govt records 70% success in flood relief — Council Chairman

Tribune Online Mokwa: Niger govt records 70% success in flood relief — Council Chairman The Executive Chairman of Mokwa Local Government Council, Niger State, Hon. Abdullahi Jibrin Muregi, has praised Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago for providing ₦1 billion as an intervention fund for victims of the recent flood disaster in the area. He also commended the delivery of 30 out of the 50 promised trucks of grain intended to […] Mokwa: Niger govt records 70% success in flood relief — Council Chairman Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Stakeholder Seeks Collaboration To Strengthen Corporate Governance

Stakeholders have emphasised the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors to strengthen corporate governance and drive national transformation. They spoke yesterday at the Political Economy and Leadership Summit 2025, with the theme “Political Economy of Nation Building: The World’s Unfinished Business,” in Abuja. The stakeholders asserted that public-private sector collaboration was crucial […]

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3 w. ago Water privatisation is a human rights abuse, CAPPA tells Lagos government

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned the Lagos State Government’s decision to privatise water supply through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme, describing the process as anti-people and a betrayal of residents’ right to safe, affordable, and publicly managed water. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 20, […] The post Water privatisation is a human rights abuse, CAPPA tells Lagos government appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigerian Digital Transformation Market To Hit $11.7bn – Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric Nigeria has said that the nation’s digital transformation market is projected to hit $11.7 billion by 2025, driven by increasing private sector investment, public infrastructure projects, and a growing appetite for automation in food & beverage, consumer goods, and power generation sectors. Driven by Edge Computing and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), which have […]

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3 w. ago ICRC implements presidential directive on guidelines to fast

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has issued a set of guidelines to govern the development and implementation of all Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Nigeria, in line with a presidential directive. The Commission, in a statement over the weekend, highlighted that the directive is a decisive move to overhaul Nigeria’s […] The post ICRC implements presidential directive on guidelines to fast-track PPPs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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