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Government releases names of abducted GSS Kagara students, teachers

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The names of the abducted pupils and teachers of Government Science College,Kagara have been released. Bandits had invaded Government Science College Kagara and abducted 27 students, 3 teachers, two non teaching staff and 9 family members of the staff staying in the quarters on Wednesday morning.   The names of the abducted teachers are: Hannatu Philip, Lawal Abdullahi and Dodo Fodio while the non teaching staff are Mohammed Musa and Faiza Mohammed.   The abducted family members are: Christiana Adama, Faith Adama, Maimuna Suleman, Nura Isah, Ahmad Isah, Khadizat Isah,…

Niger Govt harmonizes revenue generation laws to curtail corruption, improve IGR

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has said harmonized state and local government revenue law will reduce corruption and boost Internally Generated Revenue in the State. The Governor stated this while declaring opened a 3-day training and interactive workshop on harmonized state and local government revenue law 2020 held at the Government House, Minna. The Governor explained that the workshop was coming at a time when the state was going through financial challenges and the need to increase its revenue generation through harmonised revenue collection. “The state has continued to…

COVID-19: Niger Govt to sign an Executive order for compulsory use of face mask ….. violators to pay five thousand naira fine

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has directed the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the State to prepare an executive order for the enforcement of compulsory use of face Mask in the State following the surge in the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in the State.   The directive followed a holistic briefing of the activities of the State COVID-19 Committee to the Governor, as well as the current situation of the dreaded pandemic in the State.   Governor Sani Bello who said the order will take effect…

Niger Govt reaffirms commitment to Ease of Doing Business ….. as Niger State Fertilizer Company set to commence full production

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Niger State Government through the Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Investment has reiterated its commitment to make the State an investment-friendly destination for businesses to thrive. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Investment,Yahaya Babawachiko,when he met with a delegation from J. Marine Logistics Limited, the company in charge of Niger State Fertilizer Company Limited,Zungeru led by Hassan Aliyu at the Conference Hall of the Ministry. Yahaya Babawachiko further explained that the present administration in Niger State led by Governor Abubakar Sani Bello since its…

Niger Govt reiterates commitment to actualization of Bobi Grazing Reserve

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Niger State Government has said it would not succumb to but will resist any attempt or threat to sabotage its efforts and commitment towards the development and actualization of the multi million dollar Bobi Grazing Reserve located in Mariga/ Mashegu Local Government Areas of the state . The State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, on an inclusive visit to the Reserve stated this on Monday. The Governor acknowledged the increasing cases of Armed Banditry in some parts of the state and assured that government will do whatever it takes to secure…

BANDITS ATTACK : Niger Govt commiserates with Baban-Rami residents,calls for collective actions

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Niger State Government has commiserated with the people of Mashegu Local Government Area of the State on the recent attack by Bandits, who killed seven innocent citizens in Baban-Rami, Mashegu Local Government. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane who led a delegation to the families of those who lost their loved ones as a result of the violent attacks, reassured the people of the State that the present administration led by Governor Abubakar Sani Bello is committed to ending banditry, kidnapping and other criminality in the…

Varsity Don urges Niger Govt to convert GSS Wushishi to Model Science College

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It was a homecoming for alumni of Government Secondary School, Wushishi when they thronged Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna for the 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Wushishi Old Students Association (WOSA). The occasion evoked mixed feelings for many of them who were meeting for the first time after many years. It was a feeling of sadness and joy. Joy for reuniting with friends and classmates, and sadness over the decay in the school. In his welcome remarks, the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Wushishi Old Students…

Niger SSG commiserates with Sarkin Sudan,Kontangora Emirate over Barwan’s death

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has expressed sadness over the death of Alhaji Hassan Magaji AA Kira, Barwan Kontagora. Alhaji Hassan Magaji died in Kontagora after a protracted illness. In his condolence message, Ahmed Matane described late Hassan Magaji as a complete gentleman and dedicated Nigerilites, added that the great values of hard work, honesty and selflessness that the deceased left behind will be remembered. ” On behalf of the Government and people of the State, I want to convey my sincere and…

Niger Govt.reaffirms commitment to end violence against women, children – SSG

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG),Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to collaborate with Government and non-governmental organizations in order to end violence against women and children in the State. Ahmed Matane disclosed this when he received a report of sixteen day of activism from the National Human Rights Commission, Minna in his office. The SSG stressed that Government will continue to support any move targeted at the elimination of violence against women and children in all its ramifications. Ahmed Matane who was represented…

Niger Govt to support small farmers for greater productivity

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has said his administration will do its best to fully support small Farmers in the State to enhance their productivity in the best interest of Nigerlites and Nigeria as a whole. Governor Sani Bello disclosed this when he spoke at a summit currently going on at the Nation’s Capital City, Abuja. The Governor, who described the programme as laudable and timely considering the current recession that has negatively affected so many aspects of governance, said going forward, it might be difficult for Governors to…