The Punch on MSN3d
An eventful weekend in Lagos
I do hope Nigeria’s water transportation can also be developed to provide commercial boat services connecting all the coastal states from Lagos to Bayelsa.
The Nation Newspaper29d
Infrastructural renewal ‘ll boost economic opportunities, says Enoh
He also commended the Niger Delta ... boost tourism in the region by improving access to the renowned Agbokim Waterfalls, one of Nigeria’s most famous natural attractions. Additionally, the ...
Al Jazeera English29d
Lakurawa, the new armed group wreaking havoc on the Nigeria-Niger border
A new armed group called Lakurawa is attacking villages in remote corners of northwestern Nigeria and across the border in Niger, posing new threats to two countries that already suffer from ...
The New York Times10d
After a Wave of Coups, 3 African Nations Leave Decades-old Alliance
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger accused a regional bloc known as ECOWAS of having double standards in punishing their military juntas. Negotiations failed to change their minds. By Saikou Jammeh ...
CNN9d
ECOWAS pledges to ‘keep door open’ after 3 coup-hit West African nations exit regional bloc
The junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the regional bloc known as ECOWAS, the body said Wednesday. The previously announced withdrawal ...
Nigerian Tribune on MSN3d
Niger govt receives five-day itinerary proposal for 50th anniversary
Niger Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has received a 5-day itinerary proposal for the state’s 50th anniversary celebration, tagged “Niger State @ 50”.The proposal aims to honour the state’s rich ...
BBC10d
Ecowas react as Alliance of Sahel States launch new passport
One year ago Burkina Faso, di Republic of Mali, and Republic of Niger announce dia exit from di bloc. Ecowas for dia announcement tok say dem go keep di doors open sake of spirit of regional ...
Reuters27d
Austrian woman kidnapped in Niger, say sources
NIAMEY, Jan 12 (Reuters) - An Austrian woman was kidnapped in the desert town of Agadez in central Niger on Saturday, two Nigerien security sources said. One of the sources said the woman was ...
CNN26d
An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in Niger’s Agadez city, authorities say
An Austrian woman has been kidnapped by gunmen in Niger’s Agadez city, local residents and the Austrian foreign ministry said on Sunday, the first time a European citizen is known to have been ...
Niger’s historic triumph over river blindness is a beacon of hope for Africa
In a small village in Niger’s Tahoua region, an 80-year-old man sits in the shade, his eyes clouded by irreversible blindness ...
BBC27d
Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger
The Austrian foreign ministry says a female citizen has been taken by unknown assailants in the military-run West African country, Niger. It confirmed the incident to the AFP news agency and said ...