News

Economy | Governance | Matters Arising | News | Politics

Lobbying Intensifies as Political Figures and Former Officials Eye Key Ambassadorial Appointments
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

State governors, former ministers, and officials from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, along with political associates of President Bola Tinubu, are actively lobbying for ambassadorial appointments in Nigeria. This intensified lobbying follows the recall of all envoys from their foreign posts by the Federal Government on September 2, 2023, with a directive to…

Read More Lobbying Intensifies as Political Figures and Former Officials Eye Key Ambassadorial Appointments
Economy | Governance | Matters Arising | News | Politics | Uncategorized

Tinubu to Attend G20 Compact With Africa Conference in Germany
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

President Bola Tinubu is set to attend the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) Conference in Berlin, Germany, departing Abuja on Saturday. The conference, hosted by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, will bring together Heads of State and Government from CwA member countries, bilateral partners, and Heads of International Organizations. The discussions will focus on enhancing economic…

Read More Tinubu to Attend G20 Compact With Africa Conference in Germany
Economy | Governance | Matters Arising | News | Uncategorized

Nigeria Immigration Service Thwarts Human Trafficking Operation to Burkina Faso
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Lagos Seaports and Marine Command successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle seven Nigerian girls to Burkina Faso. Mohammed Saddiq, the Comptroller of the command, revealed the incident during a media conference in Lagos. The interception occurred on November 12 around 7:00 p.m. The prime suspect, Helen Dandam Nanbyen,…

Read More Nigeria Immigration Service Thwarts Human Trafficking Operation to Burkina Faso
Governance | Matters Arising | News | Uncategorized

Court Orders Emefiele’s Remand in Kuje Prison
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, was arraigned before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges related to procurement fraud. Emefiele pleaded not guilty to the six counts, and the trial judge, Justice Hamza Muazu, ordered his remand in…

Read More Court Orders Emefiele’s Remand in Kuje Prison
Matters Arising | News | Uncategorized

Naira Marley and Sam Larry Released on Bail in Connection to Mohbad’s Death
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

Lagos State Police have released musician and label owner Azeez Fashola (Naira Marley) and Samson Balogun (Sam Larry) after meeting their bail conditions in connection to the mysterious death of rapper Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad) in October. The duo, along with two others, had been arraigned before a Yaba Magistrate’s Court on October 6 and were…

Read More Naira Marley and Sam Larry Released on Bail in Connection to Mohbad’s Death
Governance | Matters Arising | News | Politics | Uncategorized

Obi Demands Specifics on Assets and Deficits Inherited by Tinubu’s Government
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to disclose the assets and deficits inherited by President Bola Tinubu’s administration from the past administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. Obi emphasised the importance of transparency and strict accountability in governance. His call follows statements from National…

Read More Obi Demands Specifics on Assets and Deficits Inherited by Tinubu’s Government
Economy | Governance | Matters Arising | News | Politics

EFCC Releases Military Personnel Arrested for Internet Fraud Amid Dramatic Confrontation
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released seven military personnel, including one Army personnel and six from the Nigerian Air Force, who were arrested on Monday in connection with alleged internet-related fraud. The release followed an incident where armed soldiers from the Nigerian Air Force invaded the EFCC office in Kaduna to enforce…

Read More EFCC Releases Military Personnel Arrested for Internet Fraud Amid Dramatic Confrontation
Business | Corporate Affairs | Economy | Governance | Matters Arising | News | Politics

Seplat Unveils Plans for $250 Million Gas Plant in Sapele, Delta State
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

Seplat Plc’s Director of New Energy, Effiong Okon, has revealed the company’s plans to construct a new $250 million gas plant in Sapele, Delta State. The announcement was made during the Nigeria Oil and Gas Outlook event in Lagos, where Effiong outlined Seplat’s vision to contribute to the country’s energy landscape. The new plant in…

Read More Seplat Unveils Plans for $250 Million Gas Plant in Sapele, Delta State
Matters Arising | News | Politics

AGF Pledges Timely Prosecution of Alleged Terrorists
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has announced that the Nigerian government will resume the prosecution of alleged terrorists, including members of Boko Haram, within the next two weeks. Fagbemi made this disclosure during the 40th Technical Commission and Plenary Meeting of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money…

Read More AGF Pledges Timely Prosecution of Alleged Terrorists
Governance | Matters Arising | News | Politics | Uncategorized

Lobbying Intensifies as Political Figures and Former Officials Eye Key Ambassadorial Appointments
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

State governors, former ministers, and officials from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, along with political associates of President Bola Tinubu, are actively lobbying for ambassadorial appointments in Nigeria. This intensified lobbying follows the recall of all envoys from their foreign posts by the Federal Government on September 2, 2023, with a directive to…

Read More Lobbying Intensifies as Political Figures and Former Officials Eye Key Ambassadorial Appointments