RUSSIAN FORCES TO STAY IN MALI TO FIGHT TERRORISM: KREMLIN. (PHOTO).

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 Russian forces to stay in Mali to fight terrorism: Kremlin The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the country's government battle terrorists following an offensive over the weekend by Tuareg-led separatists and terrorists. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked by a reporter how Russia responded to a purported statement from the terrorists saying they wanted Russia to leave Mali. "Russia's presence there is, in fact, due to the need identified by the current government. Russia will continue, including in Mali, to combat extremism, terrorism and other harmful phenomena and will continue to provide assistance to the current government," said Peskov, AFP reported. The Russian Defence Ministry had claimed on Tuesday that units of its African Corps prevented an attempted coup on April 25, 2026 in Mali. It said in a statement that the African Corps units "inflicted irreparable losses" on superior ...
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FG TARGETS EFFICIENCY IN MDAS WITH SWEEPING REFORMS - INFORMATION MINISTER . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 FG Targets Efficiency in MDAs with Sweeping Reforms - Information Minister 


The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the administration of President Bola Ahmed is focused on institutionalizing bold reforms to strengthen governance and boost service delivery across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.


Idris stated this in Abuja on Wednesday at the unveiling of the Nigeria Procurement Certification Portal by the Bureau of Public Procurement in collaboration with the World Bank.


He said the introduction of the digital portal is aimed at addressing some of the most critical challenges in public procurement, such as persistent bottlenecks, including suboptimal procurement practices, insufficiently skilled personnel, and the lack of institutionalized capacity-building frameworks.


“This event represents a major milestone in the ongoing transformation of Nigeria’s public procurement system, fully in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, especially its focus on strengthening governance structures to deliver public services more effectively, transparently, and accountably.

 

“The introduction of this digital portal is not just a technological upgrade; it is a transformative tool that addresses some of the most critical challenges in public procurement, such as persistent bottlenecks, including suboptimal procurement practices, insufficiently skilled personnel, and the lack of institutionalized capacity-building frameworks. These challenges have long constrained the effective utilization of public resources and impeded broader economic development in the country,” he said. 


The Minister said by offering structured certification programmes and digital access to training and evaluation, the portal empowers procurement professionals across ministries, departments, and agencies to operate with greater competence, consistency, and integrity. “It ensures that our procurement officers are not just compliant, but qualified and globally competitive,” he said.


Idris hailed the  Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, for his visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and tireless efforts in pushing the frontiers of innovation within Nigeria’s procurement ecosystem.


The Minister stressed that the launch of the certification portal is a testament to Dr. Adebowole’s commitment to deepening reforms and modernizing the nation’s procurement processes in line with global best practices.


He, however, emphasized the importance of public awareness and stakeholder engagement in driving the success of the reforms in the BPP, saying citizens must understand that the portal is not just a tool for government but a platform for them to demand better services, to expect greater transparency, and to hold institutions accountable.


“I therefore urge all relevant agencies and public officers to fully embrace this initiative, and I call on the media, most especially, to help amplify its benefits and monitor its implementation,” he stated.


Dignitaries at the event include the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun; Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa; Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim; Executive Chairman of the NDLEA, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (rtd); Directors General of FRCN, Dr. Mohammed Bulama and NTA, Comrade Abdulhamid Dembos.


Rabiu Ibrahim 

Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information and National Orientation.


April 30, 2025.

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