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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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George Weah Steps Aside as Joseph Boakai Emerges Winner in Presidential Election
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

Liberian President George Weah has conceded defeat in the presidential election to opposition leader Joseph Boakai. Boakai, a former vice president, secured 50.9% of the vote against Weah’s 49.1%. This marks a significant turnaround from the 2017 election when Weah, a global soccer legend, won with 62% of the vote. Weah’s concession paves the way…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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NSCDC Takes Security Up a Notch with Inauguration of VIPs Protection Unit
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has inaugurated a new unit called the VIPs Protection Unit. This unit is tasked with protecting individuals who face threats due to their status. The first batch of 501 personnel, trained to carry out these responsibilities, recently passed out in a ceremony at the NSCDC headquarters in…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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