Angolan Billionaire to build new Cement Plant
Africa’s richest man, Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, plans to spend US$ 350m to build a new cement plant in Niger as part of a continent-wide drive to boost output, he …
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Russian Contract for Hydroplant Cancelled
Niger has cited delays to revoke a huge contract with a Russian company tasked with building the impoverished nation’s flagship hydroelectricity project. “The government has quite simply decided to terminate …
Power Outages cripple Economy
Niger’s worst power cuts in years have crippled businesses and government offices in the capital Niamey for more than three weeks, raising fears they could harm the fragile economy of …
Food Shortages again in the Sahel Region?
Aid agencies, amongst them the World Food Organisation (WFO) are gearing up for a second year of emergency response in the Sahel Region, where an estimated 10.3 million people could …
Local Enterprises and Skills Devlopment kicks off
Local Enterprises and Skills Development Programme (LESDEP) has signed an MOU to soon begin its operations in Niger. The programme which will be undertaken in collaboration with the Ministry of …
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