By Okeoghene Akubuike The Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, says Nigeria’s public procurement system has evolved into a strategic instrument of economic transformation, transparency and national development. Adedokun stated this in his address at the Inaugural Hosting of “The Procurement Evolution” on Thursday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has presented the Africa Quality Mark (AQM) certification to 220 Made-in-Nigeria products produced by 131 companies. The certification is part of efforts by the government to enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian goods in regional and continental markets. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment,Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says the African Quality Mark (ARSO Dual Mark) certification will enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian products across the continent. The Director-General of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, said this at the presentation of the African Quality Mark certificates to Nigerian companies inContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank (AfDB) is considering an emergency support package to help African countries mitigate the economic impact of rising global uncertainties, including the ongoing Middle East crisis. Prof. Kevin Urama, the bank’s Chief Economist/Vice President for the Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, disclosed this inContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank (AfDB), says Nigeria can significantly increase domestic capital mobilisation through stronger public finance management and improved governance. Prof. Kevin Urama, Chief Economist/Vice President for the Economic Governance and Knowledge Management of the AfDB, said this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Plc says it has disbursed more than N1 trillion to over one million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), supporting the creation of more than 1.6 million jobs since inception. Managing Director of DBN, Dr Tony Okpanachi, disclosed this to newsmenContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and 20 other Federal Government agencies have resolved to integrate and adopt the Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Platform (RevOP). The agencies also resolved to integrate and adopt the Federal Treasury e-Receipt (FTe-R) to enhance transparency and accountability in government financialContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Alpha10 Fund Management Limited has inaugurated Halal investment fund aimed at expanding financial inclusion and providing ethical wealth management solutions for Nigerians. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Abigail Utomi, during the inauguration in Abuja on Wednesday said the initiative would broaden investmentContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli Dr Adedokun Adebowale, Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has urged procurement officers to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and accountability in public procurement. Adebowale made the call on Wednesday in Enugu during the 6th National Conference of theContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) says the Federal Government’s affirmative procurement has increased participation of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in public sector contracting. The Director-General of the Bureau, Dr Adedokun Adebowale, stated this at the 6th National Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Association of PublicContinue Reading
