August 3, 2025

Niger

Electricity General

Nigeria’s Power Sector Strained as Benin, Niger, Togo Owe Over $40m in Unpaid Electricity Bills

Nigeria’s electricity sector is under increasing financial pressure as three neighbouring West African countries, Benin, Niger, and Togo, have reportedly defaulted on payments exceeding $40 million for electricity supplied to them by Nigeria. According to sector insiders, the outstanding debts are linked to international bilateral energy supply agreements facilitated through the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading

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Agriculture Investment

North Central Nigeria: A Strategic Hub for Food Security and Agribusiness Investment

The North Central region of Nigeria, encompassing states such as Benue, Kwara, Niger, Plateau, Nasarawa, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), continues to assert its dominance as a key contributor to Nigeria’s agricultural output—playing a pivotal role in national food security and economic resilience. From staple food crops like yam, maize, millet, rice, and cassava,

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General Military Terrorism

Scores of Bandits Neutralised as Gallant Troops Pay Supreme Price in Niger and Kaduna States

ABUJA — The Nigerian Armed Forces have confirmed that scores of armed bandits were neutralised during coordinated military operations in Niger and Kaduna States, even as some gallant soldiers paid the supreme price in the line of duty. The operations, conducted over the past 48 hours, were part of sustained efforts to dismantle terrorist enclaves

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Business

Petrol Shortage in Niger Alleviated Following Nigeria’s Bailout –

The petrol crisis in Niger Republic is gradually easing following the supply of fuel from Nigeria, leading to a drop in pump prices in the West African country. Fuel Supply from Nigeria Multiple residents and security sources confirmed that hundreds of petrol tankers have been dispatched from Nigeria to Niger Republic. This follows a recent

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