2 d. ago Senate to amend procurement law, boost local contractor participation

The Senate has taken steps to revise Nigeria’s procurement and local content laws in a bid to open up contract read more Senate to amend procurement law, boost local contractor participation

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3 d. ago Senate moves to amend procurement, local content laws to empower local contractors

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja In a bid to increase the participation of local contractors in the execution of government contracts, the Senate has resolved to amend the Public Procurement and Local Content Acts to eliminate restrictive provisions. To this end, it directed its Committees on Public Procurement and Local Content to liaise with relevant agencies, […] The post Senate moves to amend procurement, local content laws to empower local contractors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago AFNIS 2025 To Boost African Investment In Continent’s Natural Resources – FG

The fourth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) will be held from July 15 to 17, 2025, at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, with the theme “Harnessing Local Content for Sustainable Development.” A major highlight will be the formal launch of the “Africans for Africa” Fund, designed to […]

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5 d. ago NCDMB develops policy to halt foreign procurements, boost local content

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), as part of efforts to prioritise the Federal Government’s Nigeria First Policy, is finalising Nigeria’s First Procurement Policy to reclaim the economic independence of the country by harnessing local capacity. The policy, when it comes into force, will ensure that all goods or […] The post NCDMB develops policy to halt foreign procurements, boost local content appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Journalists to promote local content devt at Nigeria Auto Industry Summit

By Moses Akaigwe Key stakeholders in the automotive sector are expected to converge on the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, July 31, 2025, for the second edition of the Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU). They are to brainstorm on the theme “Nigeria First: Local Content as […] The post Journalists to promote local content devt at Nigeria Auto Industry Summit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Lateef Jakande’s son harps on health, education, others for Nigeria’s devt

Tribune Online Lateef Jakande’s son harps on health, education, others for Nigeria’s devt The Late Former Governor of Lagos State, Lateef Jakande’s Son, Seyi Jakande has emphasised the importance of health, education, works, security and agriculture for the sustenance of Nigeria’s growth and development. The All Progressives Congress Chairmanship candidate for Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA in Lagos State made this known while speaking on the development of local governments, specifically […] Lateef Jakande’s son harps on health, education, others for Nigeria’s devt Tribune Online

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1 week ago Keystone Bank, Enterprise Dev’t Centre Sign MoU To Empower SMEs In Nigeria

Keystone Bank Limited and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), youth entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion across Nigeria. The MoU signing ceremony took place at the bank’s head office in Lagos on Tuesday, June 24,2025. Speaking at the event, […]

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2 w. ago Senator Kawu Sumaila lauded for prioritising education in Kano South

Tribune Online Senator Kawu Sumaila lauded for prioritising education in Kano South Senator Suleiman Abdurrahman (Kawu Sumaila), currently representing Kano South Senatorial District, has been commended for prioritising education for underprivileged people in his constituency. The commendation was made by the Kano South Youths Front in collaboration with the Association for Promoting Democracy and Good Governance, in a statement made available to journalists on Friday. According to […] Senator Kawu Sumaila lauded for prioritising education in Kano South Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tinubu reaffirms commitment to urban devt, improved quality of life

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to urban development and improving the quality of life of residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He stated this while inaugurating the newly constructed Collector Road CN2 (Zakari A. Kyari Street) and other roads, in Abuja on Thursday, to celebrate his second […] The post Tinubu reaffirms commitment to urban devt, improved quality of life appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu declares open Nigeria PPP summit, reaffirms commitment to economic growth, infrastructure dev’t

As ICRC targets to bridge $2.3trn infrastructure gap From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday officially opened the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) 2025 Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja on Tuesday.  The event, themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Delivering the […] The post Tinubu declares open Nigeria PPP summit, reaffirms commitment to economic growth, infrastructure dev’t appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2nd Nigeria Auto Industry Summit to focus on local content development

By Moses Akaigwe The Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) has announced that the second edition of the Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU) will hold on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference Centre in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. This year’s summit, themed “Nigeria First: Local Content as Catalyst for […] The post 2nd Nigeria Auto Industry Summit to focus on local content development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Youssouf Urges Media To Uphold Right To Accurate Information In Africa

President of the African Network of Journalists for the Promotion of Health and the Environment (REMAPSEN), Bamba Youssouf, has called on African media to uphold the public’s right to accurate and truthful information, especially on issues concerning health and the environment. Youssouf stated this as REMAPSEN marks its fifth anniversary on Thursday . In a […]

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3 w. ago RMDB secures financing for $150mn shipyard upgrade in Nigeria to boost maritime devt in West, Central Africa

By Steve Agbota The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB), Mr. Adeniran Aderogba, has announced that financing is currently being secured for a $150 million upgrade and expansion of a major shipyard in Nigeria. This investment, he said, will serve as a catalyst for the transformation of ship repair […] The post RMDB secures financing for $150mn shipyard upgrade in Nigeria to boost maritime devt in West, Central Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NCDMB Seeks Content Devt Fund’s Exclusion From Revenue Deductions

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has highlighted ongoing efforts to develop a robust oil and gas industry that will further promote local content and address skill gaps in the industry. The board said this would be accelerated with strong infrastructure backing and legislative reforms and also by excluding the Nigerian Content Development […]

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3 w. ago Senate committee hails Tinubu’s drive for local capacity development in oil and gas, applauds NCDMB’s progress

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Senate Committee on Local Content has lauded the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for its robust efforts to enhance local participation in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This commendation was delivered by the Chairman of the committee, Senator Joel Thomas, […] The post Senate committee hails Tinubu’s drive for local capacity development in oil and gas, applauds NCDMB’s progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Senate Committee Backs NCDMB On Indigenous Control Of Oil Sector

The Senate Committee on Local Content has commended the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for its efforts in promoting local participation in the country’s oil and gas industry. Vice chairman of the Senate Committee and Senator representing Delta Central, Chief Ede Dafinone, made the commendation at the end of the first day of […]

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4 w. ago Senate committee hails NCDMB over progress on local content, industrial park

Tribune Online Senate committee hails NCDMB over progress on local content, industrial park During the visit, members of the committee undertook a tour of the board’s flagship project of the nearly completed Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme (NOGaPS) located at Emeyal 1 in Ogbia Local Government Area. Senate committee hails NCDMB over progress on local content, industrial park Tribune Online

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