Abuja: The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has reaffirmed its dedication to improving Nigeria’s public procurement system by emphasising professionalism and capacity building for procurement officers. Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, the Director-General of BPP, announced this during a three-day training for Senior Procurement Officers in the bureau’s pool across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, in preparation […]
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NCRIB President Unveils Nationwide Insurance Awareness Campaign
Lagos: The newly-inaugurated 23rd President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), Mrs. Ekeoma Ezeibe, has announced plans to expand insurance awareness across Nigeria. She revealed that the initiative would commence in Abia, serving as the pilot location for a national insurance penetration drive. Ezeibe outlined her strategic roadmap for the council during […]
Foundation to Award N2m Grants to Young Agripreneurs
Abuja: The Leventis Foundation Nigeria has pledged N2million in grants to outstanding young agribusiness owners at the forthcoming Agricultural Youth Summit. Mr Hope Usieta, Executive Director of the foundation, announced this on Tuesday in Abuja ahead of the 2025 summit scheduled for Nov. 6. The 2025 theme is ‘Building Youth and Agripreneurs’ Resilience for Agribusiness […]
Biodiversity Businesses in Nigeria’s Biosphere Reserves to Boost Conservation and Economic Growth
Akamkpa: Stakeholders in biodiversity conservation have emphasized that establishing biodiversity businesses within Nigeria’s biosphere reserves will enhance biodiversity conservation, foster South-South cooperation, generate wealth, and preserve nature for sustainable development. This initiative was discussed at the ongoing Biodiversity Business Training for 12 selected communities within the Oban Biosphere Reserve, hosted in the Cross River National […]
DHQ Initiates Comprehensive Transition Program for Retiring Officers
Abuja: The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reiterated its dedication to supporting personnel transitioning out of the Armed Forces, focusing on post-service life through structured transition and rehabilitation programs. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Director of Support Services at DHQ, Maj.-Gen. Olatokumbo Bello, highlighted this commitment during the conclusion of a Two-Day Pre-Retirement Transition […]