The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and sought a court injunction to stop the Speaker of the Niger State Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji from marrying off 100 orphaned girls.
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ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state government has sought collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to provide support to women-owned businesses in the state.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state governor, Mohammed Bago says that discussions are ongoing between state governors to reintroduce the tolling system in the country.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state government is set to flag off a $20 million tree planting project in the state.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state governor, Mohammed Bago has announced plans to sponsor 1,000 students in the state to study in India.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago says his administration will sustain its collaboration with the Federal government to attract more developmental projects to the people.
ASHENEWS reports that President Bola Tinubu says that his administration will ensure food sufficiency in Niger state and all parts of the country.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state governor, Mohammed Bago has proposed the review of laws establishing the National Examinations Council (NECO).
ASHENEWS reports that a stakeholders meeting for the advancement of women’s inclusion in governance has been held in Niger State.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state police command says it has arrested a 53 years old shop owner over alleged sexual exploitation of minors.