Month: March 2024

Governance | Matters Arising | Politics

Nigeria’s House of Representatives Gains International Acclaim for Transparency and Accountability
ByGovernMend Nigeria March 30, 2024March 30, 2024

The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has hailed the country’s legislative arm as a beacon of transparency and accountability, attracting admiration from the international community and development partners worldwide. Speaking to reporters upon his return from South Africa after the Pan-African Parliament’s Extraordinary Session, Agbese highlighted the House’s commitment to…

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Business | Corporate Affairs | Economy

Air Peace Revives Nigeria-UK Air Service Agreement with London Direct Flight
ByGovernMend Nigeria March 30, 2024March 30, 2024

After a six-year hiatus, Nigerian carrier Air Peace has reactivated the bilateral air service agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and the United Kingdom by launching a direct flight to London. The inaugural flight, which landed at London Gatwick, was met with widespread applause and jubilation, with the federal government pledging its support to the airline. The…

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Governance | Matters Arising | Politics

Enugu Lawmaker Denies Leadership Crisis in Labour Party Amid Defections
ByGovernMend Nigeria March 30, 2024March 30, 2024

Harrison Ogara, a member of the Enugu State House of Assembly representing Igbo-Eze South Constituency, has refuted claims of a leadership crisis within the Labour Party (LP). His statement comes in response to the recent defection of six LP members to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ogara dismissed the notion of a crisis within the…

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Economy | Governance | Matters Arising

High Profiled Personalities in Abuja and Lagos Behind Niger Delta Oil Theft
ByGovernMend Nigeria March 30, 2024March 30, 2024

Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West in the National Assembly, has accused top individuals residing in Lagos and Abuja of being the masterminds behind the oil theft in the Niger Delta region. He made this revelation during an appearance on “Inside Sources” with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme aired on Channels Television. Dickson highlighted the…

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Governance | Matters Arising

Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Lacks Helicopters for Training, After Some Had Been Sold to Private Individuals
ByGovernMend Nigeria March 30, 2024March 30, 2024

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) in Zaria has been revealed to have no helicopters for training purposes, according to the Acting Rector of the institution, Shaka Imalighwe. This disclosure was made during an investigative hearing organized by the House of Representatives to probe the sale of two helicopters belonging to the College. Imalighwe,…

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Economy | Governance | Matters Arising

Akwa Ibom Assembly Allocates N600 Million for Healthcare Enhancement
ByGovernMend Nigeria March 30, 2024March 30, 2024

The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly has earmarked N600 million for the improvement of healthcare facilities across the state. This announcement was made by Mr. Moses Essien, the Chairman of the House Committee on Health, during a media briefing in Uyo. The allocated funds are intended for the maintenance and enhancement of state-owned healthcare facilities…

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Economy | Governance | Matters Arising | Politics

Bulgarian Lawmaker Visits Nigeria, Discusses Bilateral Relations and Partnerships
ByGovernMend Nigeria March 30, 2024March 30, 2024

Vladislav Panev, a member of the Bulgarian parliament, recently led a delegation of lawmakers from Bulgaria to Nigeria in late February. The visit was on the invitation of the Nigeria-Bulgaria friendship group at the Nigerian House of Representatives for a parliamentary exchange. During the visit, Mr. Panev discussed various areas of interest with PREMIUM TIMES,…

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Economy | Governance | Matters Arising

NBS Report: Cost of Healthy Diet in Nigeria Reaches N938 Per Adult Daily
ByGovernMend Nigeria March 30, 2024March 30, 2024

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its report for February 2024, revealing that the national average cost of a healthy diet per adult per day was N938. This figure represents the minimum cost for a combination of locally available items that meet globally consistent food-based dietary guidelines, serving as a measure of both…

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Governance | Matters Arising

NSCDC Pursues Illegal Miners Defying Ban in Borno State
ByGovernMend Nigeria March 30, 2024March 30, 2024

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intensified efforts to track down illegal miners in Borno State who continue to operate despite a government ban on mining activities in the state. Farouq Musa-Boyi, the NSCDC Commandant in Borno, revealed in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the majority of…

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Matters Arising | Politics

Peter Obi Hints at Possible Party Switch Ahead of 2027 Elections Says
ByGovernMend Nigeria March 30, 2024March 30, 2024

Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has dropped a major hint about the prospect of him leaving the party before the 2027 election season. Speaking during an engagement with his supporters on his Verified X space, hosted by Parallel Facts, Obi emphasized his unwavering commitment to making Nigeria work…

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