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Nigeria Gets New Procurement Software

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Efforts to minimise bureaucratic bottlenecks in procurement procedure received a boost last Tuesday as a software known as public procure 1.0 was launched in Abuja.

The software is one of the four new software application products launched by Domino Information Company Limited.

The other three software products are Domino e-gov toolkits, Business-procure and the Business manager tender toolkit.

Director General of the Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Cleopas Angaye,at the launch described the product as a solution to the challenges of implementing public procurement processes in Nigeria.

The director general said government was interested in the software as it complements its efforts to promote the development of local software.

Angaye said government had also directed the ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to patronise the made-in-Nigeria software to further encourage indigenous software development.

He said government was poised to promote robust procurement software from the start to the end.

“We want to actually look at robust procurement software from start to finish because we are in a digital world, so most of these things should be done in real time.

“So we need a software that can take a person from the beginning to the end.

“If this software is doing that, we need to authenticate such a software so that the proper software can be deployed in the country.

“This is why government is interested in the software to make sure that it is properly tested.

“The criteria in which it is tested, the platform in which it is implemented, the boundary of the software and the people which are targeted to use the software.

Angaye said government had also put in other measure to encourage the development of local software by setting up research grant which he said had been accessed by many computer scientists

According to him, government had also set up some testing centres to ensure credibility of the software developed locally.

“There are testing centres set up across the country, and we are trying to bring up a new one in Kano.

“So when new software comes up, it will be properly tested to ensure that it meets international standards.

The Chief Executive Officer of Domino Information Company Limited Uzo Nduka,said the development of the software application was targeted at attracting investors into the country as well as enhancing the operation of the small scale enterprises in the country.

He explained that the software known as ‘Domino public procure’ was to serve as a solution to the challenges of implementing public procurement process in Nigeria in line with Nigerian laws.

According to him, the Domino e-gov toolkit 1.0 will allow for transparent engagement and full participation of all stakeholders at all stages of programme or project development, selection, conceptualisation, design and implementation.

He said that the Domino business-procure 1.0, would help SMEs reduce the cost of doing business and enhance accountability and transparency.

He stated that the business manager tender toolkit software application would help to deliver information about contract opportunities through phone or laptops.

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NPA Assures On Staff Welfare 

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June 27, 2025

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The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has said the management will continue to accompany its port infrastructure  and equipment  modernization drive  with the development of the welfare of its personnel.
Dantsoho made the disclosure recently while responding to the commendation by the Maritime Workers Union (MWUN) and the senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies (SSASGOC) on the  clearing  of the age-long problem of employee stagnation, when the union paid him a courtesy visit at the Authority’s headquarters in Lagos.
A Statement by NPA’s General Manager Corporate & Strategic Communications, Mr. Ikechukwu Onyemekara, quoted Dantsoho as saying,  “our Port infrastructure and equipment modernization drive will go hand-in-hand with continuous staff welfare improvement”.
The NPA MD disclosed that human capital development constitutes the key strategy for creating and sustaining superior performance under his watch, adding that “talent development constitutes a critical success factor for the actualization of the big hairy audacious goals we have set for ourselves especially in the area of Port competitiveness.
“The only way we can meet and indeed exceed stakeholders’ expectations is to deepen the competencies of our human resources assets and boosting their morale.”
Speaking further, Dantsoho commended the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, for approving the strategic proposal of the Dantsoho-led Management team that solved the over a decade-long problem of lack of promotion that had fuelled industrial disharmony.
“I must specially appreciate our amiable Minister for graciously approving the multi-pronged stratagem we deployed that cleared all outstanding cases of employee stagnation by conducting examinations in one fell swoop and instituted timelines to forestall a recurrence of such anomaly”, he sad.
Speaking on behalf of the joint maritime labour unions, the President  of Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations & Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), Comrade Bodunde stated, “In addition to clearance of the backlog of stagnated promotions, we also wish to express our appreciation for the increase in productivity bonuses, provision of end-of-year welfare packages for staff, and the revision of the Financial Guide to the Condition of Service, which now addresses our members’ concerns about inflationary pressures.”
Nkpemenyie Mcdominic, Lagos
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ANLCA Chieftain Emerges FELCBA’s VP

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National Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Elder Olumide Fakanlu, has been elected Vice President of the Federation of ECOWAS Licensed Customs Brokers Association (FELCBA).
The election took place during the FELCBA Congress, held from Tuesday, June 17th to Thursday, June 19th, 2025, in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Fakanlu’s emergence as Vice President marks a significant achievement for Nigeria within the regional customs brokerage community.
Apart from Fakanlu, Secretary of the Seme Chapter of ANLCA, Austin Nwosu, was also elected, securing the role of Secretary of Relations with Institutions.
The Nigerian delegation played an active role in the congress, with Michael Ebeatu nominated as a member of the electoral officer team, ensuring a fair and transparent election process.
The three-day congress concluded with delegates undertaking a visit to the Sierra Leone Port, offering insights into the host nation’s maritime operations, followed by a recreational trip to the Tokeh Beach.
The newly elected executives are expected to lead FELCBA in its efforts to harmonize customs brokerage practices, promote trade facilitation, and advocate for the interests of licensed customs brokers across the ECOWAS sub-region.
Nkpemenyie Mcdominic, Lagos
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NSC, Police Boost Partnership On Port Enforcement 

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In a bid to enhance more enforcement in the nation’s Port, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger inter-agency collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The Council said the collaboration is aimed at enhancing stronger enforcement, compliance and improve operational efficiency across Nigeria’s ports.
Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of  NSC, Dr. Pius Akutah, made this known during a visit to the  Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The visit, which he said, focused on strengthening institutional synergy, comes in the wake of growing responsibilities for the NSC under the newly created Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
Akutah emphasized the critical role of security agencies in supporting port operations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
He called for the posting of police officers to assist the Council’s monitoring and enforcement teams at key port locations including Lagos, Warri, Onne, Port Harcourt, and Calabar.
“The posting will complement the activities of our revived task teams and enhance our ability to enforce standards across the maritime logistics chain”, he said.
Earlier, the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Egbetokun, assured the Council of the Force’s readiness to continue supporting the growth of the maritime sector.
The IGP acknowledged that compliance enforcement is essential to the successful implementation of Nigeria’s Blue Economy objectives.
“The NSC and NPF are expected to deepen collaboration in the months ahead, with a shared focus on building a secure, efficient, and competitive port environment”, to the IGP emphasized.
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