<< 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	Naira depreciates to N1,362/$ in parallel market The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,362 per dollar from N1,357 in the parallel market on Monday. West Africa must modernise agriculture for food security – Experts Experts have called for the urgent modernisation of agriculture across West Africa, stressing the need to move beyond increased production and focus on transforming agricultural value chains to ensure food security and improved nutrition amid growing climate and population pressures. Climate change threatens Nigeria’s food systems as farmers count losses ….experts call for urgent, sustainable measures to mitigate impacts By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Nigeria’s food system is facing growing threats from climate change as erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spells, flooding, rising temperatures, pests and diseases disrupt farming activities, slash yields and leave farmers counting losses running into billions of Naira. The situation, according to […] World Bank: Fuel price to slow Nigeria’s poverty reduction •Says rising pre-election spending may derail reforms •Raises Nigeria’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.3% •Projects 15.7% inflation rate for 2026 •44% of firms in Nigeria, Kenya adopt AI, power constraints threaten gains By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor The World Bank has warned that elevated fuel prices could slow Nigeria’s poverty reduction efforts despite an expected […] Government releases GH¢9.1b covering six quarters of DACF to MMDAs – Ayariga Mr Mahama Ayariga, the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has announced government's release of GH¢9.1 billion, covering six quarters of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) nationwide. Cedi was worst African currency in quarter 2, 2026 – World Bank According to the World Bank, the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East initially exerted broad-based pressure on African currencies.