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How SPESSE is driving Nigeria’s procurement reform

Daily Dispatch January 27, 2026

By Sufuyan Ojeifo For years, public procurement in Nigeria moved to a familiar rhythm. Files circulated. Committees met. Rules were cited. Yet something essential was missing. The instincts that turn policy into habit and compliance into culture never quite took root. Procurement functioned,

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FG’s ₦501 bn inaugural tranche under power sector bond programme records 100% subscription

Daily Dispatch January 27, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully issued a ₦501 billion inaugural bond under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme (PPSDRP), recording 100% subscription from pension funds, banks, asset managers and other investors, and marking a significant step towards resolving legacy debts, restoring liquidity, and strengthening confidence in the

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Darkness returns as national grid crashes again

Daily Dispatch January 27, 2026

The Nigerian national electricity grid has collapsed once more, recording its second system failure within a week and cutting off power supply to millions of consumers across the country. Reports indicate that electricity generation dropped to zero megawatts following the shutdown of all 23 power plants linked to the national grid. The latest incident occurred […]

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Just In: Court strikes out Nnamdi Kanu’s motion for transfer out of Sokoto correctional facility

Daily Dispatch January 27, 2026

Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal high court Abuja, on Tuesday struck out an ex-parte motion filed by the convicted leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto correctional facility. The legal representative of Kanu, Demdoo Asan, a senior legal officer at the Legal Aid Council, informed the […]

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2027: Northern youths group raises N200m for Tinubu’s nomination form

Daily Dispatch January 27, 2026

A group of Northern youths on Monday showed a strong backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection bid in 2026 by donating N200 million to the cause. The group – Northern Nigeria Youth Leaders Forum (NNYLF) – said that the money is to facilitate the purchase of the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination and expression […]

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Zamfara APC reacts to bandits’ kingpin Bello Turji’s alleged party membership, says card doctored

Daily Dispatch January 27, 2026

The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the party membership card of bandits kingpin Bello Turji doing the rounds on the sovial media, describing it as a mischievous attempt to taint the party’s name anx negatively profile it. The State APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris, stated this in a […]