France's Orano says its Niger uranium mine on verge of bankruptcy

In its decision to nationalise the mine, the junta, which seized power in 2023, said Orano had been extracting 86.3% of uranium production since 1971 despite holding a 63% stake in the mine. The country's main mineworkers union, which said production …

FMBN, Niger Govt Partner To Address Housing Deficit

Gov. Mohammed Bago of Niger on Wednesday pledged to partner with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) and other relevant agencies to address the housing deficit in the state.Bago made the pledge when he received the FMBN managing director, Shehu …

Suspected gunmen kill brother of village Imam, one other in Niger

Suspected bandits have attacked Kulho and Maikade villages in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing two residents and injuring others. According to a post by security analyst, Bakatsine on X on Thursday, the attack happened late Wednesday …

Reps seek emergency relief for Niger, Kwara victims

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, expressed grief over the recent floodings that ravaged Mokwa in Niger State and parts of Edu Local Government Area in Kwara State, resulting in the loss of lives and extensive property damage. It, therefore, …

NDDC, LIFE-ND boost agric transformation in Niger Delta

The Niger Delta Development Commission and the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises, Niger Delta, have intensified efforts to boost agricultural transformation in the Niger Delta region. NDDC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Seledi Thompson-Wakama, …

Bodies of 2 children recovered from drain after torrential rain in Niger

Two children, a nine-year-old girl and an unidentified boy, have been confirmed dead after they were swept away by floodwaters during a heavy downpour in Minna, the Niger State capital, on Monday afternoon. The tragedy occurred in the Tunga community …

France's nuclear giant says its Niger uranium mine is nearly bankrupt

French uranium miner Orano has warned that its majority-owned joint venture in Niger, SOMAIR, is nearing bankruptcy following nearly a year of export restrictions imposed by the country’s military-led government. Niger, responsible for approximately 4% of …

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CAN donates food items to victims of Mokwa flood disaster in Niger

Sympathises with the government From John Adams, Minna The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has donated food items to survivors of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. While presenting the relief materials …

Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Niger discussed development of cooperation

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad of the Republic of Niger Bakary Yaou Sangaré. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of …