Kenya’s proposed changes to the Public Finance Management Act could limit foreign firms to labor-only services and bar them from government bids below Sh5 billion. The amendment seeks to protect local contractors who have faced challenges competing against foreign companies for smaller projects. Concerns over foreign companies winning contracts meant for Kenyan businesses, particularly in infrastructure, drive…
Nwosu encouraged users to be digitally literate. Chika Nwosu, the MD/CEO of PalmPay, a fintech innovator with 25 million users in Nigeria, has emphasized the need for consumers to prioritize their online safety, particularly in light of recent data revealing a surge in Nigerians embracing electronic platforms for transactions that were once primarily cash-based. According…
Wike says he has not discussed defection to the APC with the National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of the ruling party. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the FCT has made it known that the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) did not consult him before including his name on the list of the…
The high level General Debate will be held from September 19 and to September 29. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will address the 78th Session of the high-level General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, September 19. The UN correspondent of the News Agency of…
The operations manager said everything requested and required for regional operations were carried out in the best standards. The Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd (BASL) says its facilities will be ready for the commencement of regional flight operations from the Murtala Muhammed Airport two (MMA2) terminal. Bi-Courtney’s Head of Operations, Blessing Ewah, made the disclosure during…
The minister said the issue of missing people had become one of the most critical and long-lasting humanitarian consequences of armed conflicts. Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, said on Wednesday that 23,000 people have been reported missing in less than a decade due to the insurgency in some parts of…
The provost also enjoined the inductees to explore new frontiers of knowledge and become distinguished professional practitioners. The College of Medicine (CMUL), University of Lagos (UNILAG) has inducted 134 medical and dental graduates into the Medical and Dental professions respectively. The induction took place at the Old Great Hall, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi…
Umahi commended Arab Contractors, handling the project, for observing construction standards and terms of contractual agreement with the government. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Wednesday, said the government would give special attention to maintenance of all federal roads across the the nation. Umahi, on the second day of his tour of Lagos/Ogun State…
Wike said Tinubu won the presidential election because he was a better option compared to Obi. The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has explained why Nigerians chose President Bola Tinubu over the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the 2023 general elections. The fiery politician declared this in an interview on…
MURIC also condemned the sit-tight syndrome adopted by the Bongo family in Gabon. The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has urged military leaders in Nigeria to resist the temptation to follow the path of the Gabonese army regarding the ouster of President Ali Bongo in a bloodless Coup d’etat. On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, military leaders…
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