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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N2.001 trillion as July 2025 revenue to the Federal Government, States, and Local Government Councils (LGCs). This was disclosed in a communiqué issued by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, after the FAAC meeting held in Abuja on Friday. The breakdown of the distributable revenue shows N1.283 trillion from statutory sources, N640.610 billion from Value Added Tax (VAT), N37.601 billion from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), and N39.745 billion from exchange difference. According to the communiqué,…
The Congress commended Governor Mohammed Umar Bago for establishing the Niger State Sports Commission (NSSC), aimed at revamping the sports sector and making it more responsive to the needs of Nigerlites. SWAN equally commended the Niger State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development for a robust collaboration and working relationship over the years. SWAN also applauded the founder and CEO of Jamirota Sports, Mr. Jonathan Kolo, for sponsoring and sustaining the annual Basketball clinic for 17 years uninterrupted. The Congress equally commended the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, Alhaji Nma Kolo and Mrs. Taiwo Akinkoye for their…
Kebbi State Government has denied allegation going rounds that it has distributed sub-standard fertilisers to farmers in the state. The government described the allegation as not only untrue but also a plot to black paint the people’s governor in the eyes of hard working farmers of the state. Addressing journalists on Thursday in his office in Birnin Kebbi, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Sheahu Ma’azu, expressed dismay over the allegation, saying that the entire message was baseless and misleading. It could be recalled that some members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state had went on air claiming…
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has paid a condolence visit to his Kogi State counterpart, Ahmed Usman Ododo, following the death of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo. The Governor, who was in Okene, Kogi State, to sympathize with the bereaved family, was accompanied by members of the Niger State Executive Council. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, Governor Bago encouraged his colleague to remain steadfast in faith and uphold the legacy of his late father. The statement added that special prayers were offered for the repose of the deceased and for Allah’s comfort…
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU), has officially opened the 2025 National Research Fund (NRF) Grantmanship Workshop, with a call on academics to embrace innovation, collaboration, and competitiveness in research. Declaring the workshop open, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Hadi Sulaiman, described the event as a defining moment in the collective pursuit of knowledge, research excellence, and national development. He noted that the NRF initiative of TETFund has continued to drive cutting-edge, solution-oriented research across Nigeria. Professor Sulaiman urged participants to take full advantage of the training, which is designed to build skills in proposal development, grant writing, and interdisciplinary…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has restated his administration’s resolve to align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agricultural and food security agenda by driving fresh investments into the sector. The Governor made the pledge in Lagos at the 2025 Agric & Export Expo organised by First Bank of Nigeria, where he was a Special Guest of Honour. He emphasized that agriculture remains the backbone of Nigeria’s economic growth, urging more Nigerians and private sector players to take advantage of the opportunities in the industry. According to him, Niger State is strategically positioned as the nation’s agricultural hub and is ready to…
The Global President of the University of Jos Alumni Association (UJAA), Dr. Gad Shamaki Peter, has expressed deep appreciation to Ambassador Nehemiah Mutfwang for his generous support in renovating and furnishing the UJAA President’s office. Dr. Peter, who assumed office on May 3, 2025, as the 9th Global President of the Association, revealed that the office he inherited lacked the dignity, warmth, and executive touch befitting an association of UJAA’s stature. According to him, a turning point came during a lunch meeting in Abuja with Ambassador Mutfwang, facilitated by Hon. Dan Kwada. During the discussion, Ambassador Mutfwang pledged to upgrade…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has commiserated with the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, over the death of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo. In a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, Governor Bago described the passing of a father as a painful loss, noting that fathers are pillars of strength whose absence creates a deep void. He urged Governor Ododo to take the loss as the will of Allah, stressing that death is an inevitable end for all mortals. He also encouraged his colleague to find comfort in the impactful life…
The Government and people of Niger State have joined millions of Nigerians and well-wishers across the globe in celebrating an illustrious son of the State and former Military President of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, GCFR, on his 84th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, described the former Military President as a national icon whose legacy of visionary leadership, institutional reforms and infrastructural development continues to shape the country’s political and socio-economic landscape. He hailed General Babangida as “a trailblazer and architect of modern governance in Nigeria,” noting that his…
The Niger State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) extends heartfelt congratulations to General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida GCFR, former Military President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on his 84th birthday anniversary. This milestone birthday is a testament to his remarkable life, distinguished service, and enduring legacy. General Babangida’s contributions to Nigeria’s development are immeasurable. His visionary leadership and strategic initiatives have had a lasting impact on the nation’s growth and progress. Notably: Democracy and Governance: His administration’s transition program paved the way for Nigeria’s return to democracy. – Economic Reforms: Structural adjustments and economic policies aimed…