By Lucy Ogalue The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has called on financial institutions and development partners to prioritise access to finance for women, youth and vulnerable group-owned businesses. The Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, said this was to enable their participation in government contracts. Adedokun made the callContinue Reading
By Nana Musa . The Youths Against Disaster Initiative (YADI) has called for the implementation of a comprehensive ranching reform as a strategic pathway to economic transformation, food security and national stability. The Programme Officer of theinitiative, Mr Farouk Bala, made the call at a news conference in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, to replace Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite. Uzoka-Anite will now move to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State, her third portfolio in the administration. This is contained in a statementContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria has formalised a three-year strategic partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). The partnership is to deepen trade, investment and corporate governance linkages between Nigeria and the wider Commonwealth community. The President, CIoD Nigeria, Mr Adetunji Oyebanji, madeContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has engaged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on implementation of the National Policy on Affirmative Procurement (NPAP). The Director-General, BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, said this at the Training for Policymakers and Awareness Raising on Inclusive Public Procurement in Abuja on Tuesday.Continue Reading
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has stressed the urgent need to consolidate and strengthen Nigeria’s domestic refineries through the provision of adequate, consistent crude oil supply.
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Tax By Nana Musa The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), has set March 31 deadline for all taxable individuals resident in the FCT to file their annual income tax returns. This is contained in a statement issued by the Head, Corporate Communications, FCT-IRS, Mr Mustapha Sumaila, in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Abuja, March 2, 2026 (NAN) The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has assured the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) that any insurance entity that will give bond or protection to citizens will honour its obligations. The Commissioner for Insurance (CFI), Mr Olusegun Omosehin, gave the assurance during theContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to standardise requirements for issuance of insurance bonds and public procurement. Bond insurance, or financial guarantee insurance, is a type of coverage purchased by bond issuers (likeContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Publisher of The TMBC Business, Mr Tony Monye, has commended the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria for reducing the Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 26.5 per cent from 27.0 per cent. Monye made this known in Lagos onContinue Reading
