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BPP TO LAUNCH NEW NATIONAL FOOD PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES ON JULY 13
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has announced plans to unveil the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services on July 13 in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen transparency and efficiency in public procurement. According to the Director-General of BPP, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, the new framework was developed in collaboration…
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COURT GRANTS OMOYELE SOWORE 200 MILLION NAIRA BAIL IN ALLEGED DEFAMATION CASE
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a 200 million naira bail to former presidential candidate and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, in his ongoing alleged defamation case. In a ruling on Tuesday, Justice Mohammed Umar vacated an earlier order revoking Sowore’s bail and remanding him in Kuje Correctional Centre. The court ordered that…
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TRADITIONAL RULER’S SON IN POLICE NET FOR SETTING MAN ABLAZE OVER ALLEGED FIREWOOD THEFT
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested the son of a traditional ruler over the alleged setting ablaze of a resident accused of stealing firewood in Okodi community, Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police, Iyamah Edebor, confirmed the arrest on Sunday June 28, identifying the suspect as Ibobuminate Oweifa, a…
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FEC APPROVES SNAKEBITE RESEARCH CENTRE, OTHER HEALTH INTERVENTIONS WORTH 93.9 BILLION NAIRA
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday approved a health facility upgrade, and three other health initiatives worth about 93.9 billion naira to strengthen healthcare delivery, disease control, and emergency medical services nationwide. Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting…
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FEC APPROVES SWEEPING NYSC REFORM
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Monday June 29 approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to align the 53-year-old scheme with Nigeria’s current development priorities. Mr Ayodele Olawande, Minister of Youth Development, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu. He…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU PRESIDES OVER FEC, SWEARS-IN 8 NEW FEDERAL COMMISSIONERS
President Bola Tinubu on Monday June 29 swore in six newly appointed Federal Commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC) and two Federal Commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The commissioners were inaugurated at the State House, Abuja, following their confirmation by the National Assembly. The ceremony took place shortly before…
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STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR GREATER INVESTMENT IN BRAIN RESEARCH TO BOOST NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT
Experts, policymakers and development partners have called for increased investment in neuroscience research, education and innovation, saying it could improve healthcare, strengthen human capital and drive Nigeria’s economic growth. The call was made at a neuroscience roundtable in Abuja organised by the Embassy of Spain in Nigeria and partner institutions. Participants highlighted the growing importance…
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EU-FUNDED PROJECT TRAINS KATSINA OFFICIALS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY
Officials from Katsina State and selected local government areas are undergoing a two-day training programme aimed at improving public service delivery, transparency and accountability in governance. The training, organised under the European Union-funded Conflict Prevention, Crisis Preparedness and Response for Resilience (CPCRR) project, is designed to equip participants with practical skills for responsive and people-centred…
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FCT TRADERS CALL FOR TEMPORARY ACCESS ROADS AS CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS BUSINESS
Traders in Mararaba and Aso markets have appealed to authorities and contractors to provide temporary access roads and improve drainage systems as ongoing road construction continues to affect business activities. According to several traders, flooding, traffic congestion and poor road access have reduced customer visits and sales, especially during rainfall. Some business owners said customers…
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VETERAN ACTOR RAISES CONCERN OVER PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN NOLLYWOOD
Veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Ferdinand Ohanekwu, has expressed concern over what he describes as declining professional standards among some emerging actors in Nigeria’s film industry. Speaking in Enugu, Ohanekwu said some upcoming actors are failing to learn from the experiences and values that helped build Nollywood into one of Africa’s leading entertainment industries. He urged…
