By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says prices of beans, garri, maize, tomatoes, beef, rice, and other food items witnessed a slight decrease in price in September 2025. The NBS said this in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for September 2025 released in Abuja on Tuesday.Continue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) have called for a robust partnership to enhance professionalism and bridge the gaps in the nation’s public procurement system. This is contained in a statement issued by BPP’s Head, Press and Public Relations,Continue Reading
By Nana Musa The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, says Nigeria is steadily advancing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through deeper participation in regional and continental trade systems. Oduwole said this during the inaugural African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Public–Private–Press (P3) Summit, in AbujaContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Adebowale Adedokun, the Director-General (D-G), Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has warned procurement officers against non-approved procurement plans. Adedokun gave the warning in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head, Press and Public Relations in Abuja on Monday. The D-G who spoke at a meeting withContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, says the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu are bold measures to prepare Nigeria for a future of shared prosperity. Momoh said this while delivering the 55th Founder’s Day Lecture of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Monday in Benin.Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, says Nigeria stands ready to serve as a regional marketplace and an accessible gateway to West Africa and the continent as a whole. Continue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, says Nigeria must take the lead in Africa by implementing strong, transparent, accountable, and citizen-focused procurement systems that improve service delivery and governance nationwide. Adedokun stated this during a meeting with non-pool procurement officers from federal parastatals, agencies,Continue Reading
The Dangote Group has announced its participation in the Kano International Trade Fair scheduled to open between Saturday and Dec. 6. A statement from the Group Chief Branding and Communication Officer of the company, Anthony Chiejina, said the company would sponsor and participate in the annual event that is expectedContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) says implementing the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) will save Nigeria an estimated N900 billion annually in revenue leakages. The centre made the disclosure in a document on its policy commentary on `The Urgent Imperative of Implementing the ICTN inContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman A renowned economist, Prof. Ken Ife, has called for the alignment of monetary and fiscal policies towards achieving a robust financial system in Nigeria. Ife, the Chief Economic Strategist, ECOWAS Commission, made the call on Thursday at the 37th Finance Correspondents and Business Editors Seminar in Lagos.Continue Reading
