Foundation distributes 6,000 free eyeglasses in Niger State

The Mainstream Foundation, the non-profit arm of Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, has reiterated the need for sustained efforts to eliminate preventable blindness in the country. The foundation disclosed that in the past decade, it has...

Niger reintegrates 369 former combatants under national disarmament program

NIAMEY, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- A total of 369 former combatants who renounced violence have been reintegrated into social and professional life during a ceremony held Monday at the Hamdallaye Reception and Rehabilitation Center in western Niger....

‘Even If I Sell Everything, I Can’t Pay’: Shop Owners Condemn Niger Govt’s N100,000 ‘Environmental Protection’ Tax

Outrage is growing in Niger State as the government has reportedly demanded over N100,000 from individual shop owners under what it described as an “Environmental Protection Agency Levy.” Traders in the Suleja area of the state, who were served...

Climate Action: Nigeria Unveils Groundbreaking Net-Zero Project

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah, Abuja The Federal Government has rolled out the Net-Zero Nature Positive (NZNP) Project, a flagship programme aimed at accelerating climate resilience, protecting biodiversity, and promoting inclusive economic growth...

Archbishop Ibezim’s educational, health, strides in Anglican Diocese on the Niger

On Sept. 25, 2025, no fewer than 279 members of the Clergy under the aegis of the Association of Clergy in the Diocese Of Awka, Anglican Communion met and reaffirmed their loyalty to Most Rev’d Alexander Ibezim, the Archbishop of the Province of...

LIFE-ND beneficiaries shine at Ondo World Food Day celebration

No fewer than 35 participants, including beneficiaries, incubators, and staff of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project, took part in this year’s World Food Day celebration held on Wednesday, October 16,...

Côte d’Ivoire vote relevant for region

Poised to win: Côte d’Ivoire, under President Alassane Ouattara, has the potential to play a stabilising and mediating role. He has excelled in linking economic development to political stability. Photo: Supplied Political success is closely...

Nigeria launches net zero project to tackle climate crisis, biodiversity loss

Nigeria has launched the net zero nature-positive project (NZNP), a national initiative designed to tackle climate change, restore degraded ecosystems, and accelerate the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy by 2060. The project was...

Eco-friendly eating habits

As climate and health concerns grow, what we eat matters more than ever. Eco-eating—also called sustainable eating—focuses on plant-based, local, and minimally processed foods while limiting red meat and waste. It’s about making good food choices...

White gold or white curse? Nigeria’s $34bn lithium gamble

BY SHOLA ADEBOWALE In the pre-dawn hours of January 2022, a geological survey team deep in Nigeria’s Nasarawa state made a discovery that would set in motion a sequence of events with implications far beyond their comprehension. Beneath the...

Ondo begins poultry training for 75,000 youths to curb unemployment

The Ondo State Government has launched a large-scale poultry training programme aimed at empowering over 75,000 youths and boosting food production across the state. The initiative, tagged “Adiye Irorun,” was inaugurated on Friday at Isuada in Owo...

Niger Urged to Address Conflicts Through Dialogue and Proper Procedures to Safeguard Stability and Investor Confidence

Policy analysts, diplomats, and development experts are calling on the government of Niger to adopt peaceful and well-structured approaches in addressing national and international disputes, warning that failure to do so could weaken investor...

Falana Vows Legal Action for Niger Delta Environmental Justice

Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has pledged to launch a major legal initiative aimed at securing environmental justice and long-overdue compensation for the people of the Niger Delta. Falana made the...

Nigeria Launches Net Zero Nature Project To Combat Climate Change

Nigeria has launched the Net-Zero Nature-Positive Project (NZNP) to address climate change challenges and achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2060. The project aligns with the country’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and...

Falana vows to fight for environmental justice in Niger Delta

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has vowed to raise a legal team of lawyers in what he described as “to force the Nigerian government to provide environmental justice and compensation for the Niger Delta region. Falana made the announcement...

Getting It Right, No Second Chances: The Somali Region Oil and Gas Production, Investment

I feel a profound sense of obligation and a clear call of duty to speak frankly about the burgeoning oil and gas production in the Somali Region of Ethiopia, specifically concerning the Calub and Elele fields. Production is ramping up, and the...

West African think tank hails NUPRC boss Gbenga Komolafe for transforming Nigeria’s oil sector

A leading regional energy think tank, the West Africa Centre for Energy Policy and Reforms (WACEPR), has congratulated Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, the Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), on...

IMF Sounds Alarm over Sub-Saharan Africa’s Rising Domestic Debt

Domestic institutions now hold half of region’s public debt Around half of all public debt in Sub-Saharan African countries is now held by domestic institutions, a trend that has steadily increased over the years and is reshaping the region’s...

Aisha Babangida: Ameliorating The Plight Of Rural Women In Nigeria

1 Nigeria confronts a stark reality: widespread poverty that disproportionately impacts rural women, the unsung heroes driving local economies. This International Day for Rural Women, ROLAND OGBONNAYA highlights the Better Life Program for African...

Niger Should Solves Disputes Properly, Through Dialogue

For years, Niger and China are friendly nations bound by a strong win-win cooperation covering various fields. China is Niger’s primary partner in terms of investments. On the international stage, Niger and China maintain excellent cooperation and...