By Okeoghene Akubuike The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and professionalism in public procurement with the approval of seven new zonal offices for the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). This is contained in a statement by the Head of Press and Public Relations, BPP, Zira Nagga,Continue Reading

By Dorcas Elusogbon Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has emerged winner of the second edition of the 2026 University Duel Competition. The University Duel is a premier contest designed to showcase Nigeria’s emerging talent in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The competition featured 62 universities and 186 students, whoContinue Reading

By Rukayat Moisemhe Mr Frank Onyebu, immediate past chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Apapa branch, Lagos, has urged deeper industrial reforms. He called for massive investments in infrastructure, power supply and an enabling business environment to transform the sector. Onyebu said this would help Nigeria’s manufacturing industryContinue Reading

By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has reiterated its commitment to advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda through the promotion of transparency, efficiency, value for money and accountability in public procurement. The Director-General of the BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, stated this in a Democracy Day goodwill message toContinue Reading

By Rukayat Moisemhe Digital lenders under the Money Lenders Association (MLA) have praised Nigeria’s democracy for promoting financial inclusion. They said democratic governance had expanded access to credit for underserved individuals and small businesses nationwide. Mr Gbemi Adelekan, MLA Chairman and Group Managing Director of Trafalgar Associates Ltd., made theContinue Reading

By Nefishetu Yakubu Dr Chike Okogwu, National Leader of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says Nigeria’s democracy remains incomplete while millions of persons with disabilities continue to face exclusion, discrimination and limited access to basic services. Okogwu said this in a Democracy Day message issuedContinue Reading