President Bola Tinubu has approved a sweeping overhaul of public procurement thresholds for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government. The reform is aimed at decentralising contract approvals and allowing the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to focus on high-level national policy issues rather than routine procurement matters. Under the new guidelines, the FEC will now only approve contracts starting from ₦5 billion for goods and services, or from ₦10 billion for works. READ ALSO: Tinubu approves establishment of national forest guard system Contracts below these thresholds will be handled by ministerial, parastatal, or departmental tenders boards, as well as…
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The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) has urged residents, developers, and property owners to obtain appropriate planning permits before commencing any building or development projects across the state. The agency’s General Manager, Kehinde Osinaike, issued the call during a recent public engagement. READ ALSO: Lagos establishes SWIFT project to empower women through health, financial access He described planning permits as both compulsory and essential to ensuring developments align with the Lagos State Master Plan. “Planning permits ensure structures are sited appropriately and contribute to a well-organised urban landscape,” Osinaike said. He explained that the permit process plays a vital…
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has concluded hearings on appeals challenging Governor Monday Okpebholo’s election victory in Edo State, reserving its judgment for a date yet to be announced. The appeals were brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, who is contesting the ruling of the Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal, which upheld Okpebholo’s win in the September 21, 2024, election. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Edo Tribunal trashes petition challenging Okpebholo’s victory The All Progressives Congress (APC), Okpebholo’s party, also filed a cross-appeal, contesting aspects of the tribunal’s April 2, 2025, decision. During…
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday called on the European Union (EU) and African nations to maximise their shared potential in pursuit of transformative development across the continent. Shettima spoke at a meeting with an EU delegation led by Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He described the EU as a natural ally of Nigeria, noting that EU investments had significantly supported President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing reform efforts. “Our expectations as Nigerians and as Africans are clear,” Shettima said. READ ALSO: Shettima woos IsDB to invest in Nigeria “We want this partnership to graduate…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome on Saturday, 17 May, to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, following a formal invitation from the Vatican. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The solemn mass, which marks the beginning of the pontificate of the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church, will take place on Sunday, 18 May, at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. READ ALSO: Robert Prevost becomes first American Pope Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected by the Conclave of Cardinals on 28…
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has appealed to the Nigeria Police Force to deploy additional personnel to the state, particularly to its border communities, to bolster security and combat rising criminal activity. Oyebanji made the request on Thursday while receiving the newly posted Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) for Zone 17, Ajani Omolabi, in his office in Ado-Ekiti. Omolabi will oversees Zone 17 which covers both Ondo and Ekiti States. READ ALSO: Oyebanji receives NLC nod for second term While describing Ekiti as one of Nigeria’s safest states, the governor raised concerns over inadequate security coverage in rural areas,…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a national forest guard system and directed the recruitment of more than 130,000 armed operatives to secure Nigeria’s 1,129 forest reserves. The initiative is aimed at strengthening internal security and protecting forested areas from criminal elements, Each state will recruit between 2,000 and 5,000 heavily armed and professionally trained forest guards, depending on available financial resources. The recruitment and training processes will be overseen by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Environment. Security agencies, traditional rulers, and community leaders are also expected to…
Hours after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) admitted technical glitch in the just concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the House of Representatives has provided possible solutions in forthcoming exercise. The House urged the federal government to establish at least one computer-based testing (CBT) centre in each of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, to enhance the administration of the UTME. The recommendation came during Thursday’s plenary session, where the lawmakers said the initiative would help prevent similar issues in future examinations and ensure wider access for candidates across the country. READ ALSO: JAMB blames technical glitch for poor UTME…
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to enforcing the 10% cap on tenancy agreement fees, cautioning landlords and agents against imposing illegal charges on tenants. The Special Adviser to the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Housing, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare disclosed this during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Ikeja. She emphasised that the Lagos State Tenancy Law clearly stipulates that legal or agreement fees must not exceed 10% of the annual rent. READ ALSO: Lagos to design monthly rent payment system for residents Odunuga-Bakare declared that any landlord or agent who demands more…
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, has said Nigeria’s economy is on a recovery path, bolstered by bold policy reforms, renewed fiscal discipline, and improved investor sentiment. The minister spoke while featuring in an interview for an upcoming TV documentary marking President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office, Bagudu said the administration’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” is delivering measurable results and winning the trust of both local and international investors. “This is two years well spent. President Tinubu confronted Nigeria’s economic challenges with courage, making tough but necessary decisions that are now beginning to yield positive outcomes,” the…
