In a significant step towards boosting Nigeria’s economic prospects, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met today with the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, in his office in Abuja to advance a shared agenda for trade-led growth, investment, and inclusive development. During the...
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NITDA FORGES TIES WITH IGNITEHER BOOTCAMP ON DIGITAL GENDER INCLUSION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched the second cohort of the IgniteHer Bootcamp for Women Entrepreneurs, a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating gender inclusion and economic empowerment through digital innovation. This is a powerful demonstration of NITDA’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu...
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WALE EDUN BACKS ECONOMISTS’ ROLE IN SHAPING NIGERIA’S GROWTH PATH
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, today in his office in Abuja met with a delegation from the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), led by its President, Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, committing to deeper collaboration aimed at shaping evidence-based economic policy. Edun described NES as the intellectual and statistical...
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FG CHARTS PATH TO RENEWED STABILITY, ACCELERATED GROWTH
The Federal Government has outlined its strategy for achieving renewed stability and accelerated growth, with a focus on private sector-led investment, job creation, and improved public services. Speaking at a media briefing today, in his office in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun shared the government’s...
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Kwara NSCDC Expands Security Reach with New Divisional Offices in Ilorin
Security presence in Kwara State has received a significant boost as the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) commissioned two new divisional offices in Ilorin West and Ilorin South Local Government Areas, a move aimed at enhancing rapid response and strengthening grassroots safety. Representing Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq at the commissioning, the Commissioner for Housing...
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FG REFINES CAPITAL BUDGET EXECUTION FOR ACCELERATED GROWTH
The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards accelerating economic growth and development by refining the implementation of its 2025 capital budget. This strategic move is aimed at unlocking private sector confidence, driving infrastructure delivery, and sustaining economic growth and development. In line with this objective, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister...
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Prince Abubakar Audu Consolidating Nigeria’s Steel Industry – Boardroom News Reports
Paulina Ogar, Abuja. The Honourable Minister of Steel Development,Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu is reportedly setting the pace like no other in the Steel Industry. The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Audu reiterated his commitment of consolidating and and sustainable steel development during the National Steel Summit in Abuja on the 13th of August 2025. The...
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Zero Tolerance for Illegal and Subpar Imports Customs Reaffirmed
Delivers seized property valued at ₦10 billion to Agencies After intercepting 16 containers full of prohibited goods worth over ₦10 billion, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its zero tolerance policy for unauthorized and subpar imports. This was revealed by Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), on Monday, August 11, 2025, at...
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Over 15,000 Herders Flee Nigeria as MACBAN Decries Rising Insecurity
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) says worsening insecurity has forced more than 15,000 herders and their families to relocate outside the country. National President of MACBAN, Alhaji Baba Usman Ngelzarma, disclosed this in Ilorin during the inauguration of the new Kwara State chairman of the association, Alhaji Shehu Garba. He lamented...
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Kwara Governor Urges Journalists to Put Nigeria First in Their Reporting
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has called on journalists to prioritise the national interest in their work, saying responsible reporting can help build a better society. The governor, represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, gave the charge during the grand finale of the 2025 Press Week, 45th Anniversary, and Award of Excellence...