<< Back             Poser >> 37 Niger Miners’ Deaths: Investigative Panel Assures Families Of Fair Probe Business The 10-member Independent Investigative Committee set up by the Federal Government to probe the deaths of 37 artisanal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna has assured affected families that its findings will help bring succour to those impacted by the incident. The Chairman of the committee and retired Deputy Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Jonathan Kure, gave the assurance when he led members of the panel on a courtesy visit to Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, at the Government House in Minna. Kure said the committee was in Niger State to begin the assignment given to it by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   Members of the panel on a courtesy visit to Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, at the Government House in Minna.   He disclosed that the medical team had commenced its work shortly after the committee was inaugurated, explaining that the early start was necessary to preserve and establish important evidence that could help determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The committee chairman assured the people of Niger State and the affected families that the panel would remain independent and conduct the investigation fairly. He said the committee would work to establish what went wrong and determine responsibility where necessary, while ensuring that anyone found not to have been involved was treated fairly. “We will do our best to unravel what went wrong and apportion blame where blame needs to go. Anybody who has been brought into this that has nothing to do with it, where we see it, we will also be fair to such a person,” Kure said.   Members of the panel on a courtesy visit to Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, at the Government House in Minna.   He also condoled with the government and people of Niger State, describing the incident as a matter of concern to both the state and the country. Responding, Governor Umaru Bago thanked the committee for the visit and pledged the full cooperation and support of the Niger State Government to enable it discharge its responsibilities effectively. Bago expressed confidence that the committee, comprising professionals from relevant sectors, would establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the 37 artisanal miners. “The world is watching, and the committee consists of people of integrity across relevant sectors. I believe they will do justice,” the governor said. Channels TV	Ghana signs $270m poultry project deal to cut chicken imports The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has brokered a $270 million investment agreement to revitalise Ghana’s poultry industry, expand domestic production and reduce the country’s dependence on imported chicken. Construction work to begin on Ogun Deep Sea Port in November — Abiodun The governor said the groundbreaking ceremony for the project would take place in November, after which construction would commence immediately, with the port expected to be substantially completed within two and a half years. Court convicts 21 firms of operating illegal investment schemes, imposes N630m fines The EFCC accused the convicted 21 firms of acting in violation of section 57 (1) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act of 2020. Nigeria’s Power Sector: Lack of coordination slows reliable electricity supply – Tegbe The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, said a lack of coordination had slowed the delivery of reliable electricity supply to Nigerians. The Minister made this disclosure on Monday at the announcement of the Off-Grid Stakeholder Coordination in Abuja. According to the Minister, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Adelabu, the fragmentation of the […] Nigeria’s Power Sector: Lack of coordination slows reliable electricity supply – Tegbe IFC-LMI Holdings partnership expands renewable energy for Ghana industries The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and LMI Holdings have expanded their partnership to provide renewable energy infrastructure to businesses in the Tema and Dawa Industrial Zones. Interior Minister asks traditional authorities to enact, enforce anti-bushfire byelaws Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, the Minister of Interior has called on traditional authorities to enact and strictly enforce anti-bushfire byelaws in their respective communities, to prevent bushfire outbreaks in the 2026/2027 seasons.