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Nigeria’s Transmission Company Ready to Resume Power Supply to Niger Republic Once Ban is Lifted
ByGovernMend Nigeria December 6, 2023December 6, 2023

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has expressed readiness to resume supplying electricity to Niger Republic once Nigeria lifts the existing ban on the neighbouring country. Ganiyu Aliyu, the General Manager Transmission for the Kaduna Region, made this statement during a briefing in Kaduna, highlighting the enhanced capacity of TCN to handle such power supply…

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Nigeria and ECOWAS Delegation Conveys Solidarity Amidst Security Breach in Sierra Leone
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Sierra Leone faced a security breach on Sunday, prompting a swift response from Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In a demonstration of solidarity, a high-powered delegation was dispatched to Freetown, as disclosed by Sierra Leone President Julius Bio. The delegation, consisting of prominent figures including Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu…

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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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Tinubu and Scholz Power Up Talks for German Investment in Nigeria’s Rail, Energy and Power Sector
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

President Bola Tinubu, attending the G20 Compact with Africa Economic Conference, held discussions with German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz to strengthen ties and explore investment opportunities. The meeting focused on Nigeria’s pursuit of German investment in critical sectors, including energy, transportation, and electric power production. Tinubu expressed commitment to the Siemens-supported Presidential Power Initiative (PPI)…

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Western Democracy Was a “Force Fit” for Africa – Obasanjo
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that Western Liberal Democracy was imposed on Africa by colonialists and has not proven to be an effective system of government on the continent. Obasanjo made these remarks during a keynote address at a high-level consultation on “Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy for Africa” held at the Olusegun Obasanjo…

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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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Surgeons in New York Perform World’s First Whole Eye Transplant
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

In a historic medical achievement, a team of surgeons in New York successfully performed the world’s first full eye transplant. The groundbreaking surgery involved grafting the entire left eye and part of the face from a donor onto a line worker from Arkansas who had suffered extensive injuries, including the loss of his left eye,…

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Saudi Arabia Vows to Invest in Nigeria’s Refineries and Boost Forex Liquidity
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

Nigeria is set to receive a substantial boost as Saudi Arabia pledges to invest in the revitalization of the country’s refineries and provide financial support for ongoing foreign exchange reforms. The commitment was made by Saudi Crown Prince, HRH Mohammed bin Salman, during a bilateral meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Saudi-Africa Summit…

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Meta and Google Lead Joint Effort to Combat Online Child Abuse in Lantern Program
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 8, 2023November 8, 2023

Major tech companies, including Meta (Facebook), Google, Snap, Discord, and others, have joined forces in a new program aimed at combating online child sexual abuse and exploitation. This initiative, known as Lantern, involves the sharing of signals that indicate violations of their policies regarding child exploitation. These signals could include email addresses, keywords, or hashtags…

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Global Leaders Collaborate at AI Safety Summit to Address Technology’s Risks
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 4, 2023November 4, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) developers and governments are collaborating to mitigate the risks associated with rapidly advancing AI technology. A groundbreaking summit on AI safety held at Bletchley Park saw leaders from the US, EU, and China agree on a common approach to identify and address AI risks. The summit gathered around 100 influential figures, including…

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