By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is set to inaugurate the Nigeria Procurement Certification Programme (NPCP) to standardise and professionalise procurement certification in Nigeria. Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General(D-G), BPP disclosed this at a news briefing in Abuja on Monday. Adedokun said the programme, which was in partnershipContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has condemned another brutal attack on seven Nigerians and the kidnapping of one Ani Silas on Thursday in Springs, Gauteng Province. Akindele Olunloyo, the National Publicity Secretary of NUSA, said in a statement on Sunday that Silas was beaten unconsciousContinue Reading
By Zainab Oyekan The Nigeria Governors Spouses’ Forum, on Sunday visited internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas (LGAs) and presented them with relief materials. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items were presented by the forum to alleviate the sufferings of theContinue Reading
By Martins Abochol Alhaji Audu Lauya, a member of the House of Representatives, has urged ethnic groups to translate the National Anthem into their mother tongues, to promote patriotism and development in the country. Lauya (PDP – Lau/Karim Lamido/Ardo Kola Federal Constituency) said this at the First Edition of SungkiContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun campaign to sensitise citizens against investing in ponzi schemes. Speaking during the exercise in Wuse Market, Abuja, Dr Emomotimi Agama, the Director-General of SEC, said the move was to educate people on the dangers of ponzi scheme. Agama, whoContinue Reading
By Aminu Garko Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has signed into law the Kano State Infrastructure Management Agency Bill 2025 (1446 A.H) passed by the State House of Assembly. The Act establishes the Kano State Infrastructure Management Agency (KASIMA) tasked with controlling the erection and installation of utility infrastructureContinue Reading
By Mohammed Tijjani Prof. Philip Achimugu, the Dean, Faculty of Computing, Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), says the economic reforms being undertaken by President Bola Tinubu will bear fruits soon. Achimugu, who urged Nigerians to be patient, said that the reforms would lead to a buoyant economy and prosperityContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe/Oluwatope Lawanson Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), on Friday, urged all tiers of government to prioritise safety and security of schools across Nigeria through the passage of Safe School Declaration (SSD) Bill into law. Mrs Jennifer Nwokedike, the Coordinator ofContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for its professional handling of the security situation in Plateau, Benue, and other states. The National President of MACBAN, Alhaji Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, expressed the association’s commendation in a statement releasedContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government says it will provide two megawatts of Clean Renewable Energy in each of the 37 Federal Universities in the states and the FCT. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the clean renewable energy is a sourceContinue Reading
