Month: May 2024

Governance | News | Politics

APC Governorship Candidate, Sylva Rejects Bayelsa Tribunal Ruling, Heads To Appeal Court
ByGovernMend Nigeria May 28, 2024May 28, 2024

Timipre Sylva, the gubernatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, has decided to contest the ruling of the governorship election tribunal, which upheld Douye Diri’s victory as the state governor. Sylva, a former Minister of State for Petroleum, expressed dissatisfaction with the tribunal’s decision and instructed his legal team to pursue…

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Nigerian Association Of Mobile Money Agents, AMMBAN Kicks Against CAC Directive On POS Operators
ByGovernMend Nigeria May 28, 2024May 28, 2024

The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) has strongly opposed a recent directive from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) that all Point of Sale (POS) agents must register with the commission, regardless of their individual or non-individual status. In a statement by the association’s National General Secretary, Oluwasegun Elegbede, they argued…

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Nigerian Association Of Mobile Money Agents, AMMBAN Kicks Against CAC Directive On POS Operators
ByGovernMend Nigeria May 28, 2024May 28, 2024

The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) has strongly opposed a recent directive from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) that all Point of Sale (POS) agents must register with the commission, regardless of their individual or non-individual status. In a statement by the association’s National General Secretary, Oluwasegun Elegbede, they argued…

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Governance | News | Political Education

Senate Begins Public Hearing On Change Of National Anthem, Seeks Wide Consultation
ByGovernMend Nigeria May 28, 2024May 28, 2024

The Nigerian Senate has initiated public hearings on changing the national anthem, sparking debates and calls for wider consultations. This move aims to potentially replace the current anthem with the former one, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” which was used from 1960 to 1978. Senior figures like Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, have voiced…

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Attack On Lagos Police Station: Civic Organisation, RULAAC Demands Impartial Investigation
ByGovernMend Nigeria May 28, 2024May 28, 2024

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has strongly criticized the recent attack on the Ipaja Police Station in Lagos, urging for an impartial investigation to understand the root causes behind the incident. In a statement by its Executive Director, Okechukwu Nwanguma, RULAAC emphasized that while there is no justification for crime and…

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Tinubu Government Hasn’t Found Right Way To Handle Nigeria’s Economy; Now Investors Are Laughing At Us –Obasanjo
ByGovernMend Nigeria May 27, 2024May 27, 2024

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo criticized the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, asserting that they have negatively impacted Nigeria’s economy. Obasanjo, through his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, expressed concerns over the adverse effects of policies such as fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate adjustments, which he claimed were poorly executed. He argued that these…

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11-Year-Old Girl, Two Others Killed In Lagos Collapsed Mosque, Seven Injured
ByGovernMend Nigeria May 27, 2024May 27, 2024

Three individuals, including an 11-year-old girl, lost their lives in Mushin, Lagos State, when a mosque collapsed during Zuhr prayer on Sunday afternoon. Initially, the Lagos State Police Command reported only the death of the young girl and injuries to others, who were promptly taken to nearby hospitals. Later, the Permanent Secretary of Lagos Emergency…

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Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Is A Symbol Of Hope, Unity; You Don’t Need To Go To Miami, Others Again –Tinubu
ByGovernMend Nigeria May 27, 2024May 27, 2024

President Bola Tinubu recently initiated the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road, hailing it as a significant undertaking during a ceremony held on Victoria Island, Lagos State. He deemed the project as a testament to enduring legacy, foreseeing its impact lasting for generations to come. The event saw the presence of notable figures including Minister…

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Activist Identifies Ajayi Crowther University Student Tortured To Death As Warri Prince, Petitions Oyo Governor Makinde To Ensure Justice
ByGovernMend Nigeria May 27, 2024May 27, 2024

An activist from Warri Kingdom in Delta State, known as ‘Lord Of Warri,’ has disclosed that a student at Ajayi Crowther University, who was killed by fellow students, was a prince named Alex Timileyi. In an open letter to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, the activist urged for justice for the deceased, emphasizing that the…

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Economy | News

Central Bank’s Refusal To Collaborate With Market Operators, Naira Depreciation Worsen Economic Difficulties –Nigerian Association Of Chambers Of Commerce, Others
ByGovernMend Nigeria May 27, 2024May 27, 2024

The National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Kelvin Oye, has urged for a change in Nigeria’s monetary policies to stabilize the economy and foster sustainable growth. He highlighted concerns over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) monetary strategies and the absence of a 2024 fiscal…

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