Opinion

Governance | Matters Arising | News | Opinion | Politics

Rivers Assembly Members Stand Firm on APC Move, Confirm Governor’s Endorsement of Peace Pact
ByGovernMend Nigeria December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Enemi Alabo George, a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly who was among the 27 legislators that defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), has affirmed that they have no intention of returning to the PDP. He clarified that Governor Siminalayi Fubara did sign the eight-point resolution…

Read More Rivers Assembly Members Stand Firm on APC Move, Confirm Governor’s Endorsement of Peace Pact
Business | Corporate Affairs | Economy | Governance | Matters Arising | News | Opinion | Uncategorized

Implement a Cashless Policy on FX Transactions Expert Tells CBN
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

A seasoned Finance and Investment Analyst, Adejumo Isaac, has presented a groundbreaking solution for enhancing the short-term stability of the Naira exchange rate. Isaac urges the Nigerian government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to implement a cashless policy on forex transactions, a move he believes could significantly impact the nation’s economic landscape. In…

Read More Implement a Cashless Policy on FX Transactions Expert Tells CBN
Economy | Governance | Matters Arising | News | Opinion | Politics

President Tinubu’s Global Investor Outreach Yields Positive Results, Says SGF Akume
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 26, 2023November 26, 2023

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has emphasized the crucial role of a robust collaboration between the public and private sectors in driving research and development (R&D) in Nigeria. Akume highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s relentless efforts to attract global investors, asserting that these endeavors are yielding positive results for the…

Read More President Tinubu’s Global Investor Outreach Yields Positive Results, Says SGF Akume
Governance | Matters Arising | News | Opinion | Politics

Obasanjo Criticises “Cathedral Judgements” by Nigerian Judges on Electoral Disputes
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized what he refers to as “cathedral judgements” delivered by Nigerian judges on electoral disputes, expressing his discontent with the power vested in a few judges to overturn decisions made by millions of voters during elections. Obasanjo stressed that the authority concentrated in the hands of a small number…

Read More Obasanjo Criticises “Cathedral Judgements” by Nigerian Judges on Electoral Disputes
Economy | Governance | Matters Arising | News | Opinion | Politics

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…

Read More Obi Urges for Urgent Overhaul of TETFUND for Improved Tertiary Education Funding
Governance | Matters Arising | Opinion | Politics | Uncategorized

Bishop Kukah Criticizes Ministerial Selection Process in Nigeria
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 8, 2023November 8, 2023

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Father Matthew Kukah, has criticised the process by which Nigerian Presidents rely on nominations from state governors and other sources to select ministers. During an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Kukah voiced his concerns about the current method of appointing ministers, where the President must “beg” state governors…

Read More Bishop Kukah Criticizes Ministerial Selection Process in Nigeria
Governance | Opinion | Politics

Former Minister Adebayo Shittu Highlights Contrasts Between Buhari and Tinubu’s Leadership Styles
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 2, 2023November 2, 2023

Adebayo Shittu, a former Minister of Communications, has criticised the leadership style of former President Muhammadu Buhari, stating that Buhari rarely supervised his cabinet members during his tenure. Shittu made these comments during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. Shittu further explained that President Buhari was not known for providing direct supervision or…

Read More Former Minister Adebayo Shittu Highlights Contrasts Between Buhari and Tinubu’s Leadership Styles
Matters Arising | Opinion | Uncategorized

Nigeria Needs to Prioritize Combating Gender-Based Violence for 21st Century Growth, Says Dr. Seinye Lulu-Briggs
ByGovernMend Nigeria October 27, 2023October 27, 2023

Dr. Seinye Lulu-Briggs emphasised the importance of addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and integrating it into Nigeria’s development agenda to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Citing a World Bank report, she stressed that reducing GBV is essential for achieving the nation’s goals and targets. Dr. Lulu-Briggs spoke at an event organized by the African…

Read More Nigeria Needs to Prioritize Combating Gender-Based Violence for 21st Century Growth, Says Dr. Seinye Lulu-Briggs
Matters Arising | Opinion

A Comedy of Errors in the Israeli-Palestinian Quandary by Solomon Oluwaseun Olukoya
ByGovernMend Nigeria October 17, 2023October 18, 2023

In the complex tapestry of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, there’s much more than what meets the eye. Maybe I should start by reminding us that in real-life warfare, there’s no easy right or wrong, just the fragile thread of human lives hanging in the balance. Now, what baffles me is the audacious incursion of a supposed…

Read More A Comedy of Errors in the Israeli-Palestinian Quandary by Solomon Oluwaseun Olukoya
Opinion

Cashless Economy: Effects of Cash Crunch on Nigerians | GOVERNMEND
ByGovernMend Nigeria March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

According to the explanations provided by the apex financial regulator, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the cashless policy drives are aimed at scaling up financial inclusion, and reducing cases of armed robbery, kidnapping, terrorism financing, advance fee fraud, graft, ransom payment, extortion and other crimes in Nigeria. As part of the drive towards a…

Read More Cashless Economy: Effects of Cash Crunch on Nigerians | GOVERNMEND