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Why Nigeria needs thousands more certified procurement professionals

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2026

By Sufuyan Ojeifo Public procurement lies at the heart of governance. It is the bridge between policy intent and public impact. When procurement fails, roads crumble before completion, hospitals remain unequipped, and classrooms stand empty despite billions spent on construction. In Nigeria,

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Famadewa And The Insecurity Quagmire

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2026

By Kazeem Akintunde President Bola Tinubu last week announced the appointment of Major General Adeyinka Famadewa (retired) as his Security Adviser on Homeland Security. While announcing the appointment, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, described Famadewa as a highly decorated retired general with over three decades of distinguished military

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Senate Rule Amendment: Why the Debate Should Be About Institutional Stability, Not Personalities

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

ByRt. Hon Eseme Eyiboh The controversy surrounding the recent amendment to the Senate Standing Rules has generated more heat than light. Unfortunately, much of the public conversation has been framed around personalities rather than principles, and emotions rather than institutional logic. Yet the real issue before the Senate is neither about Senator Godswill Akpabio nor

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IMPI Defends Tinubu’s Borrowings, Says Nigeria Needs $14.2bn Yearly for Infrastructure

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has defended the borrowing policy of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, arguing that Nigeria requires massive and sustained investment in infrastructure that cannot be funded through annual budgets alone. In a policy statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi Akinsiju, the policy group said the country would need a

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Zulum Moves to Resettle Displaced Communities as Insecurity Forces Fresh Humanitarian Crisis in Northern Borno

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged immediate humanitarian intervention and long-term resettlement support for thousands of displaced residents in Monguno following renewed insecurity in parts of northern Borno. The governor gave the assurance on Sunday during a visit to internally displaced persons (IDPs) sheltering in Monguno town, where he met with

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The Arbiter: How I Returned from the Gate of the Other World (3)

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

By Hassan Gimba I want to believe Allah (SWT) brought me back to read my scorecard. He does that whenever He wants. All the more reason to forgive those who transgressed against you and seek forgiveness from those you have hurt. Importantly, to continue doing the good things one has been doing for humanity, as […]