The federal government has ordered the immediate suspension of Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger state, over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody.

By Jessica Donati DAKAR, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The US government has approved up to $414 million in financing for a uranium project in Niger, according to the project's developer, in what sources described as a win for Washington two years after the West African nation expelled all US forces.

Niger’s junta leader has appointed a new armed forces chief after a deadly mutiny threatened their hold on power. Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani named Brig. Gen. Mamane Sani Kiaou as chief of staff

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Rilwan Disu, has visited Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, in Minna and vowed a full investigation into the

They must also be carried out with full respect for the dignity and fundamental rights of every person in custody.

The attempted power grab has exposed deep grievances within the army and tested Niger’s ties with its Sahelian allies.

Debt financing is now 40% higher than the initial $295 million proposed by the International Development Finance in 2024.

Public enrollment for the AES biometric passport begins with regional enrollment centers and online pre-enrollment through Amana, Nita and Airtel Money planned.

French officials deny involvement, but tensions between the two countries remain high.

The Federal Government has expressed condolences to the government and people of Niger State over the deaths of persons arrested during enforcement operations against suspected illegal mining activities in the Wushishi/Lukoto axis of the state.

The United States government has signed off on as much as $414m in financing for a uranium project in Niger, according to the project's developer, two years after Washington agreed to withdraw troops from the African country.