‎‎‎The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has said that the Federal Government’s economic reforms are creating stronger opportunities for private-sector growth nationwide‎‎Speaking on Thursday at the Imo State Economic Summit 2025, HM Edun commended Governor Hope Uzodimma for upgrades to roads and plans for 24-hour electricity, signalling...
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Doctor Arrested in Jebba for Supplying Drugs to Kidnappers in Kwara
A medical doctor alleged to be a key courier for kidnapping syndicates operating across parts of Kwara State has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services in the Jebba area. Security sources revealed that the doctor was apprehended while transporting medical supplies from Sokoto to criminal hideouts believed to be located within...
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ACCOUNTANTS ARE STRATEGIC PARTNERS IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT — OGUNJIMI TELLS AFRICA’S ACCOUNTANT-GENERALS IN ACCRA‎
‎‎The Accountant-General of the Federation and Chairman, Association of Accountant-Generals of Africa, Dr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has reaffirmed that the role of modern accountants goes far beyond keeping financial records, noting that they have become strategic partners shaping the economic future of institutions and nations.‎‎Dr. Ogunjimi stated this while delivering his keynote address at the...
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FG unveils ECOWAS Biometric Card, deepens campaign against cross-border crimes, irregular migration
‎The Federal Government on Friday broadened its regional security strategy and modernized national identity management with the formal introduction of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), signalling a renewed offensive against transborder criminality, irregular migration and document falsification across West Africa.‎‎With the rollout, Nigeria becomes the seventh country in the sub-region to adopt the...
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Kwara’s First Indigenous Rice Producer Gets SON Certification, Marks Milestone for Made-in-Nigeria Products
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has certified Guthrie (Nigeria) Limited as the first indigenous rice-producing company in Kwara State to obtain the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificate for its Guthrie AB Parboiled Rice (Grade 1), marking what officials describe as a major step for quality assurance and Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global market....
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14th NNPC Sports Fiesta Kicks Off in Abuja
‎The 14th NNPC Ltd. Sports Fiesta will kick-off at the weekend (Sunday, November 30th 2025) at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja as the Company strives to retain its legendary status of the team to beat in the Nigeria Oil & Gas Industry Games (NOGIG) coming up later in February, next year.‎‎This year’s edition...
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NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE BOARD APPROVES STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS TO STRENGTHEN TRADE FACILITATION, REVENUE EFFICIENCY
‎The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, on Tuesday chaired the 64th Regular Meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service Board, approving key leadership appointments and promotions to strengthen operational efficiency and reinforce the Service’s role in Nigeria’s economic transformation.‎‎The Board confirmed five Deputy Comptroller-Generals and eight Assistant Comptroller-Generals...
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FG, STATES, LGCs SHARE N2.094 TRILLION FROM A GROSS TOTAL OF N2.934 TRILLION FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025*
‎‎‎The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its November 2025 meeting chaired by the Accountant General of the Federation, Shamsudeen B. Ogunjimi shared a total sum of N2.094 Trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of October 2025 from a gross total of N2.934 Trillion.‎‎From the stated amount inclusive of...
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NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC FUTURE ANCHORED ON RESPONSIBLE AND VISIONARY LEADERSHIP* — Edun‎
‎‎The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s economic transformation depends on responsible and visionary leadership capable of sustaining reforms and driving inclusive growth.‎‎Speaking at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference in Abuja on Tuesday, themed *Better Leadership for a Better Nigeria,* the Minister...
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We Must Forge a Deeper Digital Alliance for Inclusive Growth, Inuwa to Governors.
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎During a high-level visit to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Secretariat in Abuja, Inuwa called for State and Local Governments to commit to a stronger partnership with the Federal Government ‎on unlock inclusive growth for all Nigerians, to achieve this the country must forge a deeper digital alliance. ‎ ‎The core...