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 Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria (APPON), held at the…
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has called for urgent and coordinated reforms in Nigeria’s legal education system to ensure it produces competent, innovative and globally competitive lawyers. Fagbemi made the call on Monday in Abuja at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 2026 Legal Education Summit themed “Advancing Legal Education Reform in Nigeria: Progress,…
Nigeria has taken a step towards digital governance reform with the unveiling of a new official website for the Federal Character Commission (FCC). The unveiling was carried out in Abuja by George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, who described the development as a strategic milestone in advancing openness and accountability in public…
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on the National Assembly to urgently review its stance on electoral reforms, advocating for the mandatory real-time transmission of results. The conference stressed the need to restore dwindling citizens’ trust in the nation’s democracy. Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, the Archbishop of Owerri and outgoing President of…
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards strengthening its education system with the presentation of a ₦50 million award to Taiwo Solanke, recognised as the nation’s best teacher at the Nigeria Teachers’ Summit 2026 in Abuja. Speaking at the event on Tuesday, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu said the award reflects the government’s determination to elevate…
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has hailed the concession agreement for Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, as a landmark achievement in Nigeria’s infrastructure reform agenda. The Director-General of the Commission, Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, said in a statement on Sunday that the agreement underscored the Federal Government’s commitment to leveraging Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to modernise…
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has emphasised that his administration will not compromise in its fight against corruption, describing the protection of public resources as a sacred duty. Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Ibrahim, during the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day event, Yusuf said corruption undermines the future of children and…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has called on Nigeria to increase its education budget to meet UNESCO’s recommended 15–20 per cent, compared with the current seven per cent allocation. The Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, made the appeal during the 13th Convocation Lecture of Nile University in Abuja on Tuesday, speaking on “Redefining the Nigerian…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has called on northern states to strengthen cooperation in implementing tax reforms and digital transformation as part of efforts to boost revenue and achieve sustainable development. Speaking during the 2025 Northern Revenue Conference in Kano, Yusuf said fiscal efficiency was crucial for good governance and long-term economic growth….
Nigeria’s National Population Commission (NPC) witnessed a leadership transition on Tuesday as Mr Nasir Isa Kwarra formally handed over to Mr Muhammad Dattijo, the Federal Commissioner representing Niger State, who will serve as Acting Chairman. The event, held in Abuja, followed the completion of Kwarra’s five-year tenure and came ahead of the swearing-in of President…
