Gov Bago Wins VOA Torchbearer Award for outstanding Leadership

Gov Bago Wins VOA Torchbearer Award for outstanding Leadership

By Oluwakemi Kindness Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has been awarded the 2024 Voice of Africa (VOA) Canada Torchbearer Award for his outstanding leadership and commitment to agriculture, food security, and infrastructural development in the state. The award recognizes individuals and organizations making significant contributions to Black communities worldwide. According to a statement, Governor Bago's efforts in advancing agricultural development and good governance have earned him the notable accolade. In […]

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Education

Niger State signs $2mn Bond To Boost Education

By Oluwakemi Kindness In the bid to strengthen higher education in Niger state, Governor Umaru Bago, has signed a one-million-dollar scholarship bond with the University of Toronto. This is with a matching contribution from the University of Toronto, creating a two-million-dollar fund to support 100 students pursuing medical degrees and professional courses. According to Governor Bago who led a delegation of Niger State government officials to the All Saints University […]

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National Assembly

Speaker Abbas Laments Niger State Boat Mishap, Deaths

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen, has described as devastating, a boat mishap in Niger State, which killed scores of passengers. About 60 bodies have been reportedly recovered after the boat capsized on Tuesday night at Gbajibo River in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The boat was said to be carrying over 300 passengers. Speaking in a statement on Friday by his […]

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