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National Broadcasting Commission NBC, has sympathised with the management and staff of Prestige FM Radio Minna over collapse of its mast as a result of heavy rain windstorm. The NBC State Officer, Hussaina Ibrahim and her team who paid a sympathy visit to the station in Minna, described the incident as very unfortunate and commended the station for its programmes. She said the rainstorm which caused the mask collapse has brought a setback to the station and prayed that such disaster did not reoccur. Hussaina Ibrahim assured the station of commission’s continuous partnership to ensure effective and efficient service delivery…
In a significant stride towards regional integration and digital empowerment, the Governments of Niger and Nasarawa States have officially launched a collaborative initiative called NINATECH, a Smart Skills Development Programme aimed at equipping at least 10,000 citizens across both states with advanced digital skills by 2027. The partnership was formed from shared aspirations between the Ministry of Communications Technology and Digital Economy, Niger State, led by Honourable Commissioner Suleiman Isah, and the Nasarawa State Information Technology and Digital Economy Agency (NASITDEA), under the leadership of Director General Haruna Sani Sani. This historic alliance follows the establishment of NASITDEA two years…
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago says his administration will partner Federal Mortgage Bank and other relevant agencies in housing development with a view to addressing housing deficit in the Country. Governor Umaru Bago emphasized the need for the institution to chose viable sites for housing development to ensure effective service delivery. Speaking on the funds allegedly owed the Bank, governor Umaru Bago said his administration created a sinking fund when he assumed Office with a view to clearing the debt. While appreciating the Managing Director of the Bank and his team for the visit, he however promised to beam searchlights…
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago says the State owned University, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University IBBU Lapai has come to stay and the State government will do everything within its power to protect it. The Governor stated this when he met with stakeholders from Lapai Emirate, and the IBBU at the Government House, Minna, to discuss issues concerning the recent security breaches that led to the closure of the school indefinitely. He enjoined the Management of the institution to liaise with the State Security Committee to put mechanisms in place that include recruitment, training and equipping individuals that will provide…
The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, mnips paid an official visit to the Police Training School Minna, today July 1st, 2025 where he addressed 371 recruits on basic Police Constable training in the institution. During the visit, the Commissioner of Police was received with a guard of honour at sentry post, and welcomed by the Commandant PTS Minna, ACP Yunusa Isa Wakili with his management team. In his address, the Commandant appreciated the CP for his visit, stating that the recruits were three months gone in their training activities which commenced on 12th April 2025.…
A delegation from the Sustainable Power and Irrigation in Nigeria (SPIN) project, led by Aisha Ismail Njidda, Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist and Consultant for the SPIN project, today paid a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, in his office. The visit marked a critical step in advancing the proposed SPIN project intervention at the Chanchaga Irrigation Scheme, aimed at enhancing sustainable agriculture and energy access in the state. During the visit, Ms. Njidda outlined the objectives of the Environmental and Social Screening exercise, emphasizing its role in ensuring compliance with international…
The Chairman, Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Niger State Chapter, Mallam Mahmud Abdullahi, MNIPR on behalf of the state executives and the entire members, extends hearty congratulations to the Secretary to the Niger State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, on the occasion of his birthday. Mallam Mahmud noted that the SSG has been a dependable pillar in the ongoing implementation of Governor Umaru Bago’s New Niger Agenda, providing critical leadership in the formulation, review, and execution of key policies that have continued to drive the state’s development aspirations. “Your steadfast commitment to the service of Niger State and your strategic…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has disclosed that the State Government is ready to collaborate with the Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority to improve on water and agric infrastructure across the State. The Governor stated this when he received the management of the Agency on a courtesy visit at the Government House Minna. Governor Umaru Bago said the collaboration is to ensure that the State Government’s desires and goals are achieved as it has already availed itself to pilot the agricultural revolution of President Bola Tinubu as the State remains desirous to work closely with federal Government Agencies…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru has called on the ruling All Progressives Congress APC in the State to immediately inaugurate campaign councils at the State, Local and Ward levels for the upcoming Local Government Council elections in the State. The Governor stated this when he hosted all the APC Flag bearers from the 25 Local Government Areas of the State to a special Dinner held at the Banquet Hall, Government House Minna. Governor Umaru Bago who appreciated the State APC for the rigorous exercise it carried out to bring out aspirants for the local government council elections slated for November…
By Lawal Tanko As the sun rises on July 1, 2025, Niger State and indeed Nigeria celebrate a distinguished public servant, a seasoned administrator, and a pillar of governance Alhaji Abubakar Usman, the Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG). On this special occasion of his birthday, we reflect on his remarkable journey, his unwavering dedication to public service and his transformative impact on Niger State under the leadership of Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago. Appointed as the SSG on June 2, 2023, Alhaji Abubakar Usman brought with him a wealth of experience in public administration and policy implementation, …