By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a Procurement Center of Excellence at the Nigerian Navy Logistics College, Dawakin Tofa, Kano. It is to serve as a regional hub for training procurement officers across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The Director-General of the BureauContinue Reading
Procurement By Olasunkanmi Onifade Abuja, April 19, 2026 (NAN) The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has introduced an affirmative procurement system to promote inclusion and economic participation among women, youths and persons with disabilities. Under the initiative, priority consideration will be given to women-led businesses, youth organisations and persons livingContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) says an electronic procurement system is underway for the country. The Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja when a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) delegation paid a courtesy visit to his office. The delegation wasContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adedokun Adebowale, has urged procurement officers to strictly adhere to rules to drive reforms and national development. Adebowale made the call on Thursday while presenting a paper titled “Transforming Public Procurement Systems through Reforms and Innovations forContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, says failure to adhere strictly to procurement timelines undermines efficiency and fuels waste in public sector operations. Adedokun said this while presenting an update on Gender-Responsive Public Procurement in Nigeria and the National Policy on Affirmative ProcurementContinue Reading
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 Priscilla Osaje The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has directed bidders in public procurement processes involving leased equipment to present a valid Equipment Leasing Agreement Registration Certificate (ELARC). This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday by the Head, Media and Corporate CommunicationContinue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the application of Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS) in Federal Government procurement processes. This is contained in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head of Press and Public Relations,Continue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering best procurement practices, and promoting trust and accountability in managing public resources. Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General of BPP, said this in his Independence Day message on Wednesday in Abuja. “The BPP extends warm felicitations to PresidentContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, has tasked chairmen and members of the newly inaugurated regional development commissions to uphold due process in procurement. He gave the charge in a statement by the bureau’s Head of Public Relations, Zira Nagga,Continue Reading
