FG disburses N900m under World Bank funded NG-CARES
The Federal Government has disbursed N900 million in Borno to mitigate COVID-19 impact under the country’s Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus NG-CARES programme. The Minister […]
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Okonjo-Iweala urges increased investment in girls, women education
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Friday urged increased investment in the education sector to ensure quality of education to school age […]
2023 budget of transition and N77 trillion debt burden
In the past few days the media has been awash with news about the huge debt burden that the incoming government in May 29, would […]
Nigeria is not broke, says Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, says Nigeria is in good economic standing, and is not broke. Ahmed spoke at […]
FG working on strategic plans to address inflation – Minister
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed says the Federal Government is working on strategic plans to address inflation and ensure […]
Nigeria requires N3.5trn investment commitments for 2021-2025 development plan – Minister
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed says N348.1 trillion investment commitment is required for the successful implementation of the 2021-2025 National […]
Nigeria urgently needs to increase revenue generation and collection – DMO
The Debt Management Office (DMO) says Nigeria needs to earn higher revenue and manage its debt profile more efficiently. The Director-General of DMO, Mrs Patience […]
Osinbajo notes progress in infrastructure, inaugurates new council with public-private collaboration
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN on Tuesday said the collaboration between the Federal Government and the private sector will not […]
N80bn Fraud: EFCC uncovers 17 properties linked to Accountant-General
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has traced at least 17 properties to the Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris. This is just as the […]
National Development Plan will provide blueprint for economic prosperity — minister
The Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Prince Clement Agba, has said that the recently inaugurated National Development Plan (NDP) 2021-2025 will provide a […]
Nigeria remains Africa’s largest economy with over N400bn in GDP
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, said Nigeria’s economy remained the largest in Africa with over N400 billion in Gross […]
We blocked N189bn unspent funds in MDAs, says ICPC
Mr Bako Nathan, Head, Special Operations, Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), says the commission has blocked unspent funds of government agencies […]
Reps summon SGF, Finance Minister, others over corruption in MDAs
The House of Representatives committees on Anti-Corruption and Public Service Matters on Tuesday summoned the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha and […]
NLC shelves fuel subsidy protest, issues 14 day ultimatum to Kogi Govt over minimum wage
By IBRAHIM OBANSA, Lokoja – The Organised Labour in Kogi State says it has called off the planned mass protest earlier slated for Thursday 27th […]
Economic Sustainability Plan: Over 2m jobs saved – Report
Over 2 million jobs have been retained or created through the implementation of the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) programmes, reports indicate. The reports were presented […]
FEC approves $1.9bn to boost power supply from 5,000 to 7,000 megawatts
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved 1.9 billion dollars for the procurement of equipment for the nation’s power sector to boost power supply across […]
FG promoting transparency in budgeting system — Official
The Federal Government has reiterated commitment to transparency and accountability, to ensure participatory budget planning and implementation through the Open Government Partnership (OGP) initiative. Dr […]
Nigeria’s non-oil revenue grew above target by 15.7% — Minister
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has said that Nigeria’s non-oil revenue grew to N1.15 trillion, representing 15.7 per cent above […]
FG spends N2.3trn to cushion effect of COVID-19 – Minister
The Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Mr Clem Agba, said the federal government had spent N2.3 trillion as stimulus package to cushion the […]
State governments will support total removal of fuel subsidy – El-Rufai
The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has said the state governments are ready to support the Federal Government in the elimination of fuel […]