Abuja: The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has urged the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to take a leadership role in driving procurement reforms across government agencies. The Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, made the call during a courtesy visit to the NYSC Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, at the NYSC headquarters in Abuja, according […]
Day: August 31, 2025
Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit Set to Convene in Tianjin Amid Global Uncertainties
Tianjin: The largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is set to take place in China’s northern port city of Tianjin, gathering leaders from over 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations. This assembly aims to deliver a robust message for global cooperation, development, and a shared future amid current global uncertainties. According […]
FG Unveils Genomic Strategy, Prepares for AMR 2026
Abuja: The Federal Government says it is strengthening Nigeria’s health security system with a national genomic surveillance strategy, expanded laboratory networks, and trained health workers to better respond to public health threats. Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, stated this on his official X account, formerly known as Twitter, while […]
Financial Autonomy: Constitution Didn’t Insulate LGs from States Control – Ndarani
Abuja: A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mohammed Ndarani, has said the 1999 Constitution (as amended) has failed to ensure Local Government autonomy, because State Governments exert undue financial and administrative control. Ndarani made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
Soyinka, Cardoso Drum Support for Nigeria-Brazil Cultural Renaissance
Braslia: Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Yemi Cardoso have called for a deeper Nigeria-Brazil cultural renaissance for the cultural and economic benefit of both nations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the duo made the call during a landmark cultural and heritage event held in the […]