Niger

Niger says Nigeria imposes un-announced cross-border trade blockade

Trade Africa (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009

Nigerian customs officials are blocking Niger from importing goods, Niger’s foreign affairs ministry has confirmed. The reason for the interruption of cross-border trade, which began on November 3, is not known. A reporter at a border crossing says there are lines of trucks waiting to cross into Niger and only people with a few loaves of bread can pass. Nigeria’s government has denied that...

FG Denies Closure of Niger Border

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

The Federal Government has denied closing Nigerian border against Republic of Niger.

Niger Border Not Closed, FG Says

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

The federal government yesterday said Nigeria has not closed its borders with Niger Republic.

AGI: Tony Blair Africa Governance Initiative

Niger Watch (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

From The Office of Tony Blair November 05, 2009 Tony Blair Africa Governance Initiative to create development through good governance becomes charity The Tony Blair Africa Governance Initiative has become a registered UK charity after creating a unique 'hands-on' approach to development and poverty eradication over the past eighteen months. The Charity Commission approved the application from this...

• Tony Blair Africa Governance Initiative to create development through good governance becomes charity - The Office Of Tony Blair
• AGI: Tony Blair Africa Governance Initiative - Sudan Watch
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Nigeria: Niger Delta - This Opportunity Must Not Slip

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

By my calculation, on May 29 2010, when President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua would be giving account of his stewardship on the third anniversary of his presidency, he would not be talking about taking so much time to plan and having a proper assessment of the situation on ground.

Niger: Nigeria Imposes Sanctions

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

A regime of sanctions against this country's northern neighbor, Niger Republic, went into effect early this week with men of the Nigeria Customs Service preventing the export of fuel, grain and other essential commodities across the Jibia border in Katsina State, Daily Trust learnt in Katsina.

Nigeria: Yar'Adua Proposes Budget Worth Billions for Niger Delta

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua yesterday sought the endorsement of the National Assembly for a N352.2 billion supplementary appropriation to enable the Federal Government address emerging challenges of the post-amnesty period in the Niger Delta region.

Another Look at the Dredging of River Niger

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

There is no doubt that the hard bite of global economic meltdown is taking its toll on all the world economies and the African continent, even at that, some African countries are still forging ahead regardless of this challenge.

Yar'Adua - Crisis in Niger Republic Will Affect our Country

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua observed yesterday that anything that disturbs the peace and stability of the neighbouring Niger Republic would also affect Nigeria.

Niger Republic - Shinkafi Wants FG to Show More Interest

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

Former Director-General of the Nigerian Security Organisation (NSO), Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi, has advised the Federal Government to show more interest in the affairs of Niger Republic, saying any breakdown of law and order in that country will have consequences in Nigeria.

Okah Still Threatens Violence in Niger Delta

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), is threatening to call off ceasefire with the government if foreign oil companies do not leave the area.

Rivers State Government Set to Demolish More Homes

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009

Amnesty International today warned hundreds of people – including many women and children – may be left homeless tomorrow morning if plans to demolish their homes to make way for a commercial development go ahead.

Ecowas And Tandja

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009

THE decision of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to suspend Niger Republic on October 20 for its defiance of the ban on the recent legislative elections in that country, marks a major shift in policy of the 16-member bloc and bodes well for the sub-region. Before now, ECOWAS had been accused of inaction, and even of purposelessness.

Nigeria: Summit Charts New Development for Niger Delta

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009

After the decades-old conflict in the Niger delta region with resultant loses in scores of lives, properties and revenues in billions of naira, the federal government amnesty programme which expired on October 4, saw thousands of repentant militants renouncing their confrontational tactics of drawing attention to the plight of the region.

PAP Condemns Guinea's Massacre and Niger's Elections

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) this morning adopted a motion moved by the Hon. Member from Swaziland Marwick Khumalo against the massacre witnessed in Guinea on September 28 where at least 150 protesters calling on Guinea's military ruler Captain Moussa Dadis Camara to step down were allegedly shot dead by security forces.