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 Emmanuella Anokam As Nigerians grapple with rising Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices, the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers (LPGAR) have urged local LPG producers to prioritise supplies to the domestic market before exporting. Mr Promise Ajujumbu, the Public Relations Officer, LPGAR, Nyanya Branchmade the call in an interview with theContinue 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 Lucy Ogalue The Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, has reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to supporting investors. Ogunyemi, made the commitment at a meeting with some investors and government agencies in Calabar on Friday. He expressed NEPZA’s commitment towards improving the operatingContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says the economic reforms undertaken by his administration since 2023 have restored stability, improved fiscal management and renewed investor confidence in Nigeria. The president stated this on Friday in his Democracy Day address to the nation. While stating that the reforms were driven byContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola The Auditor-General for the Federation (AuGF), Shaakaa Chira, says public sector auditing is imperative in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. Chira stated this while speaking with newsmen on the commemoration of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration in Abuja. While reflecting on the role of audit in strengthening democratic governance,Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Mr Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), was on Wednesday received the Central Bank of the Year Award at the Central Banking Awards ceremony held in London. This is contained in a statement issued by the Corporate Communications Department of the CBNContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Access Holdings Plc says its shareholders’ funds rose to N4.33 trillion in the 2025 financial year as the group continued with strengthening its capital base and positioning itself for long-term growth. The Chairman of Access Holdings, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, disclosed this at the company’s 4th Annual GeneralContinue Reading
