No doubt, Niger State has become one of the Nigeria’s agricultural powerhouses, with the ongoing agricultural revolution transforming the state’s economy and society.

No doubt, Niger State has become one of the Nigeria’s agricultural powerhouses, with the ongoing agricultural revolution transforming the state’s economy and society.

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has declared a state of emergency on education in the Niger North Senatorial District due to the insufficient number of schools in the area Bago made the declaration while on a project tour in the Senatorial District, according to his spokesperson, Bologi Ibrahim, on Friday. Bago, who is also…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has felicitated with former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, on his 67th birthday. In a congratulatory message issued to journalists in Minna by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, Bago describes Jonathan as a humble and committed leader. He applauded the tremendous contributions of the former President to nation-building, adding…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Niger Chapter has restated that the payment of N80,000 minimum wage to workers across the board by the state government at the end of this month remains sacrosanct.

In a remarkable recognition of their humanitarian contributions, the Executive Governors of Niger, Borno, and Bauchi States—His Excellency Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, His Excellency Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, and His Excellency Senator Bala Mohammed—have been nominated for the prestigious Arewa Humanitarian Awards, 2024.

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has ordered the immediate suspension of Vice Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Prof Abu Kasim Adamu.

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State on Thursday said the recurring cases of boat mishaps over the past few years are worrisome and promised to ensure strict compliance to safety measures to tame the trend. Bago said this in a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, over the boat mishap…

Niger State government has distributed kitchen utensils and classroom furniture to boarding schools. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago made the symbolic distribution at the Educational Resource Centre, Minna, on Wednesday. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman, the governor said the idea is to enhance school feeding initiative, particularly to ensure that nutritious…

A Tanker explosion in Niger State yesterday resulted in the loss of 48 lives and approximately 50 cattle. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. along the Lapai-Agaie road near Dendo Community in Agaie Local Council.

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has revealed that he spent part of his leave in China to learn about their agricultural and industrial practices, to explore how they can be replicated in Niger State. Bago, who is part of President Bola Tinubu’s delegation in Beijing, China on an official visit attending the Forum…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has praised Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State for his transformative approach to agriculture aimed at providing sufficient foods to citizens across the country. Obasanjo made the commendation when the delegation of Commissioners and Special Advisers from Niger State visited him in Abeokuta, Ogun State. In a statement by the…