By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has called for the adoption of sector-based procurement to improve public service delivery and ensure better value for public spending. Adedokun made the call on Monday in Abuja at the unveiling of the National Guidelines for Public ProcurementContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, July 13, 2026 (NAN)The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has unveiled the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services to promote healthier diets, improve public health and strengthen governance nationwide. The guidelines, which were unveiled in Abuja on Monday, were developed in collaborationContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed gratitude to God and security agencies for the safe rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after 56 days in captivity. In a statement signed on Sunday by itsContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd deal to transport gas to Ajaokuta Steel Company Ltd (ASCL) for 20 years marks a major step towards reviving the plant. The group said this in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, MrContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, Director-General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has urged West African countries to adopt Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a strategic mechanism for addressing the region’s infrastructure deficit. This is contained in a statement signed by Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head of Media and Publicity, ICRC, inContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka July 10, 2026 (NAN) The Federal Government says it is committed to transforming procurement systems in the country in line with global best practices to enhance good governance. The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, made the remark while delivering a keynote address during a 4-day PermanentContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Abuja, July 10, (NAN) The newly inaugurated Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Nyanya-Mararaba District Society, Mr Christopher Chukwudi, has unveiled a three-point agenda for his administration. Chukwudi unveiled the agenda after his inauguration at the district society’s investiture ceremony in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Abuja, July 8, 2026 (NAN) Prof. Taiwo Adebayo, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, has called for increased financing of Nigeria’s health sector to reduce medical tourism and improve access to quality healthcare. Adebayo made the call on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering the inaugural lecture in honourContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has commenced discussions with the House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement on the proposed review of the Public Procurement Act, 2007. A statement issued by Zira Nagga, BPP’s Head of Media and Public Relations in Abuja on Thursday, said theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Justin’s Auta Humanitarian organisations have renewed calls for greater investment in local leadership, stronger partnerships and innovative approaches to tackling Nigeria’s humanitarian challenges. The call was made on Tuesday at the Humanitarian Xchange (HX) Abuja conference organised by the Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA) in collaboration with Save theContinue Reading
