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Nigeria Strengthens Ties with China: Defence Minister Pledges Collaboration on Technology Transfer and Military Training
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 22, 2023November 22, 2023

The federal government of Nigeria has affirmed its commitment to a collaborative partnership with the Chinese government, aiming to enhance technology transfer, intelligence sharing, and military training to address the security challenges prevalent in the country. This pledge was made by the Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru, during a courtesy visit from the Chinese Ambassador…

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Judiciary Protest in Osun: Tear Gas Disperses Demonstrators as Chief Judge Resumes Office
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 22, 2023November 23, 2023

In a tense turn of events, police operatives intervened on Wednesday to disperse members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Osun State who had been staging protests. The demonstration, which commenced on Monday, was a response to perceived abuse of office and high-handedness by Chief Judge Adepele Ojo. Chief Judge Ojo returned…

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First Lady Initiates N50,000 Market-Moni Scheme Expansion to Boost MSMEs
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 22, 2023November 23, 2023

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu unveiled the targeted expansion of the N50,000 Market-Moni Scheme on Wednesday, asserting its role in fortifying the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector across Nigeria. The launch, held at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja, included the symbolic presentation of cheques to selected beneficiaries, a ceremony presided over…

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Tinubu’s Presidency Sees Marginal Rise in Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 22, 2023November 23, 2023

Five months into Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidency, Nigeria has experienced a marginal increase in its crude oil production, rising by 131,926 barrels per day, according to a review of data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). When Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, the daily crude oil production, including condensates, was 1,430,146…

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Ugborodo Community Erects Idol at Chevron Facility, Protests PIA Non-Implementation
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 22, 2023November 23, 2023

In a bold and symbolic protest, members of the Ugborodo Community in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State took a unique approach on Wednesday by setting up the shrine of a formidable idol called “Ogbejugbele” in front of the Chevron Escravos Gas to Liquid (EGTL) facility. The protest was aimed at expressing their…

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NNPP Appeals to Supreme Court in Battle Over Kano State Governor’s Sacking
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 22, 2023November 23, 2023

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has taken its case to the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn the ruling of the Court of Appeal that upheld the tribunal’s decision to remove Kano State Governor Kabir Yusuf from office. The NNPP, in its appeal, has presented ten grounds of error made by the Court of Appeal,…

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Appeal Court’s Verdict Sparks Fresh Protests in Kano as Tensions Escalate
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 22, 2023November 23, 2023

Kano State is witnessing waves of protests following the recent court ruling that led to the dismissal of Governor Abba Yusuf by the Court of Appeal. Demonstrators gathered along the Dan Agundi area of the state, expressing their discontent and demanding justice, even asserting their readiness to face severe consequences. The unrest was triggered by…

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Governor Adeleke’s Office Expenditure Soars: N6 Billion Spent in Just Three Months
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State reportedly spent over N6 billion in just three months to run the “Office of the Governor,” according to a budget performance report for the 3rd Quarter of 2023. The report, available on the Osun State website, details the income and expenditure statements for the period from July to September…

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Lagos Public Procurement Agency Responds to Controversial Spending Reports
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

The Lagos State Public Procurement Agency has responded to reports of the government, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, spending N440.75 million on acquiring a Bullet Proof Sport Utility Vehicle. Details of the contracts awarded in the second and third quarters of 2023 became public, sparking criticism and concerns, particularly raised by Funso Doherty, the governorship…

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Tinubu Witnesses Signing of MoUs Worth $500M for Renewable Energy Projects
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

President Bola Tinubu recently witnessed the signing of two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s global partnerships and advancing the country’s energy sector. The first MoU involves the supply of gas from Nigeria to Germany, while the second entails a substantial $500 million investment in renewable energy projects within Nigeria. These groundbreaking…

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