Why always Niger Republic?
IN April this year, the Federal Government disclosed that the railway line it is constructing to Maradi, a city in a foreign country, Niger Republic, would start operation in 2023. The project costs Nigerian taxpayers $1.8 billion. It is being financed with foreign loans, meaning that we and our children will pay for it. The […]
FG raises alarm over outbreak of deadly animal disease in Niger Republic
Says causes high mortality rate in humans By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government, Friday, raised the alarm over the outbreak of the deadly animal disease in neighbouring Nigeria Republic. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Veterinary Officer of the Federation, Dr. Oniya Alabi, who said the disease is Anthrax, […]
Tanker loaded with 33,000 litre of petrol intercepted around border to Niger Republic
By Bashir Bello – Katsina A tanker loaded with 33,000 litres of petroleum product have been arrested by officials of the Nigeria Customs Service in Baure Local Government, Katsina State, while attempting to cross to the border to Niger Republic. The Comptroller, Katsina Area Command, Kirawa Dahiru Abdullahi confirmed the arrest to newsmen in the […]
Border Closure: We are crippled by Nigeria’s restriction ― Niger traders
By Rashed Sobowale Republic of the Niger traders have lamented the effect of Nigeria’s borders closure on their business performance, saying they are angry at the decision of Nigeria’s federal government. Traders from Niger until now freely moved their trucks, heavily loaded with goods into Nigeria. When the border was closed, trucks already prepared for […]
FG, Niger Republic to partner on rail construction – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, says the Federal Government is partnering with the government of Niger Republic to construct standard gauge rail-line to attract and facilitate businesses to Nigerian ports.
Igbo group against rail line to Niger Republic
Ochie Igbo, a socio-cultural organization of young Igbo intellectuals, have kicked against the construction of a rail line from Daura to Maradi in Niger Republic, “when the rail lines in the old Eastern Region dilapidated and disused”.
