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Niger State Government Reaches an Agreement with Alternative Bank with a Keen Interest in Sustainable Development
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alternative Bank, focusing on sustainable development in the state. Launched in October 2023 by Sterling Financial Holdings, the bank aims to create wealth sustainably. The MoU encompasses thematic areas such as education, health, agriculture, transportation, energy, and infrastructure. Governor Bago expressed enthusiasm for…

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Federal Government Partners with UNDP and Germany for Comprehensive Police Reform
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a formal partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the German Government to initiate a comprehensive police reform. The agreement was solidified during a meeting between the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, the UNDP Resident Representative, Mohamed Yahya, and the German Ambassador to Nigeria,…

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Federal Government Initiates N585 Million Release for Inmate Fine, Aims to Decongest Prisons
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

The Federal Government has initiated a program to disburse a release fine of N585 million for 4,000 inmates, aiming to alleviate congestion in correctional facilities across the country. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, officially launched the initiative at Kuje prison in Abuja, emphasising the objective of decongesting correctional facilities and mitigating prolonged detention due…

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House Speaker Abbas Pledges Support for Strengthening Nigerian Armed Forces
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has expressed the commitment of the 10th National Assembly to strengthen the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies to address the security challenges in the country. During a two-day post-inauguration retreat for members of the House Committee on Defence, Abbas put emphasis on the need…

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Special Counsel Urges British Prime Minister to Intervene in Nnamdi Kanu’s Case
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has urged the British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, to intervene in Kanu’s case. Ejimakor emphasised that Kanu holds a British passport, making it the UK’s responsibility to secure his release. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter)…

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Federal Government Committee Inaugurated to Boost Salt and Kaolin Production
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

The Federal Government of Nigeria has established a 10-man committee to enhance the mechanism for the full-scale and industrial production of salt and kaolin in the country. Dr. Mary Ogbe, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, inaugurated the committee and emphasised that this initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope…

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22 Justices Nominated to Fill Supreme Court Vacancies Amidst Ongoing Pressures
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has nominated 22 justices to fill vacancies in the Supreme Court. The nominations are aimed at addressing the gaps created by the death or retirement of 12 justices in the last two years, leaving the apex court short of the constitutionally provided 21 justices. The list, categorized by geopolitical…

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Northwest Governors Seek AfDB Support for Agro-Industrial Development and Security
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

Governors from the North West geopolitical zone have appealed to the African Development Bank (AfDB) to include their states in the next phase of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) program. During a meeting with AfDB President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, the governors discussed agriculture, security, and development issues in the region….

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Kano Governor Abba Yusuf to Appeal Election Dismissal, Vows to Continue Development Agenda
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has announced his intention to appeal the Court of Appeal’s dismissal of his election, urging stakeholders to prepare for a legal battle at the Supreme Court. The Court of Appeal nullified Yusuf’s election, citing evidence that he was not a valid candidate in the gubernatorial election, as he was not…

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Obi Urges for Urgent Overhaul of TETFUND for Improved Tertiary Education Funding
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last general elections, Peter Obi, has called for an immediate revamp of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). He expressed satisfaction with the Nigerian government’s decision to suspend the automatic deduction of 40% from the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of universities. Obi stressed the need to reorganize and…

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