Nigeria’s economic future took a significant step forward today as the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun unveiled a comprehensive economic plan at the 2025 KPMG Arise TV Budget News Day. The Minister outlined Nigeria’s fiscal priorities and economic direction for the coming year. Economic Roadmap: Stability and...
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FG REINFORCES COMMITMENT TO MARITIME GROWTH TO BOOST COASTAL TRADE, JOB CREATION
In a significant move to revitalize Nigeria’s Maritime Industry, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to unlocking the sector’s full potential. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, gave the assurance in his office in Abuja, weekend when he met with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety...
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NIGERIA SIGNS $3 MILLION KEBBI CEMENT PLANT DEAL, BOOSTS JOBS, EXPORT
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has attended the signing ceremony for MSM Cement Ltd’s Kebbi Cement Plant, a $3 million-tonne-per-annum facility set to drive Nigeria’s industrial growth. The project, expected to create 20,000 direct and 25,000 indirect jobs, is strategically positioned near the country’s border, enhancing...
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WALE EDUN, BCDA CHART COURSE FOR BORDER DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC GROWTH
In a renewed commitment to ensuring border development and enhanced economic growth, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has met with the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), led by its Executive Secretary, Dr. George Kelly The meeting, which was held in his office in Abuja today, focused...
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NIGERIA’S ECONOMY GAINS INVESTOR ATTENTION IN BoA-LED MEETING
As Africa’s largest economy stands at the cusp of a new era of growth and development, one question that looms large is whether Nigeria was ready to unlock its vast potential and become the continent’s premier investment destination A significant step towards answering this question was taken today, as the Honourable Minister of Finance and...
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Minister of Interior Receives Award for Outstanding Service
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has been honoured with the Transformational Leadership Award for his outstanding service to Nigeria. The presentation was made when the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies of Bingham University, Keffi, led by Associate Professor Desmond Okocha, Dean of the Faculty, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister to...
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EDUN, GOPINATH BRAINSTORM ON ECONOMIC REFORMS, CREDIT RATINGS TO SPUR GROWTH
In a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s economic ties with the global community, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, today met with the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Gita Gopinath, in Abuja. The high-level discussions focused on economic reforms, private sector investment,...
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REMITTA NOT DITCHED, TO BE INTEGRATED INTO TMRAS – OAGF
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has clarified that the Federal Government has not discarded Remitta as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approved payment gateway. The OAGF explained that Remitta would rather be integrated into the Treasury Management and Revenue Assurance (TMRAS) alongside other eligible Payment Solution Service Providers (PSSPs)...
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FG URGES NIGERIAN WOMEN TO LEVERAGE CAPITAL MARKET FOR WEALTH CREATION
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, the Federal Government has called on Nigerian women to explore investment opportunities in the capital market, emphasizing its potential as a strategic pathway to wealth creation. The Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, made the call today in Abuja during the official launch of the...
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Borno Gov orders 2-year tax waiver for flood victims, others
By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved a two-year tax waiver for traders who were affected by the September 2024 flood disaster and Maiduguri Monday market traders. A statement Sunday by his media aide said, Zulum granted the waiver to ease financial burden and encourage business growth. “The devastating flood...