The Economic Management Team (EMT), led by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, convened in Abuja today to review critical economic policies and progress in key sectors. The meeting focused on strengthening Nigeria’s economic resilience, with presentations from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Ministry of...
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UNLOCKING NIGERIA’S HEALTHCARE POTENTIAL: PVAC INITIATIVE TAKES CENTER STAGE
In its avowed determination to revolutionize the country’s healthcare sector, the Federal Government has taken bold steps towards ensuring local production of critical medical goods. The initiative, spearheaded by the Coordinating Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare sector through local production of critical medical goods, including pharmaceuticals, mosquito nets,...
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EDUN UNVEILS NIGERIA’S PLAN FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH, POVERTY REDUCTION
In a significant move to drive Nigeria’s economic growth and ensure poverty reduction, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has unveiled a comprehensive economic plan for sustainable growth development. The plan includes a ₦50 trillion budget for 2025, with a focus on strategic investments and robust reforms....
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FINANCE MINISTRY HAILS PTDF FOR BOOSTING CAPACITY OF ITS TOP MANAGEMENT STAFF TO DRIVE THE NATION’S ECONOMIC RESOURCES
The Federal Ministry of Finance has commended the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for organising a Leadership and Management Masterclass for the Top Management Staff of the Ministry so as to enhance their competencies in stewarding the nation’seconomic resources. Declaring the training programme open, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs Lydia Shehu Jafiya,...
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FG, STATES, LGCs SHARE N1.727 TRILLION FROM A GROSS TOTAL OF N3.143 TRILLION FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its December 2024 meeting chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, shared a total sum of N1.727 Trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of November, 2024 from a gross total of N3.143 Trillion....
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FG TARGETS IMPROVED WHEAT PRODUCTION WITH SUBSIDISED AGRICULTURAL GROWTH SCHEME
The Federal Government has launched a groundbreaking initiative to enhance Nigeria’s wheat production, aligning with its efforts to strengthen food security and reduce dependence on imported wheat. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, who stated this in his office in Abuja, disclosed that the Ministry is thus...
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FG, STATES, LGCs SHARE N 1.727 TRILLION NOVEMBER 2024 REVENUE
A total sum of N 1.727 trillion, being November 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The revenue was shared at the December 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in Abuja. The N1.727 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue...
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NIGERIA PRICES US$2.2 BILLION IN A 6.5-YEAR AND 10-YEAR EUROBONDS,WITH PEAK ORDERBOOKS IN EXCESS OF US$9.0 BILLION
Abuja: 2 December 2024: The Federal Republic of Nigeria (the “Republic”) successfully priced US$2.2 billion in Eurobonds (the “Notes”) maturing in 2031 (6.5-year) and 2034 (10-year) in the international capital markets on 2 December 2024, with US$700 million andUS$1.5 billion placed in the 2031 and 2034 maturities, respectively. The 6.5-year and the 10-year. The Notes...
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FG COMMIT TO SUPPORTING MSMEs FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
In its avowed determination to drive economic growth and sustainable development, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as well as manufacturing enterprises through the FGN Loan Scheme. This initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to integrate the informal sector into mainstream economic planning, accelerate...
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FG SECURES €300 MILLION DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP WITH FRANCE
In a landmark move to strengthen bilateral ties and drive sustainable development, the Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a €300 million development partnership with France. This significant agreement is set to bolster key sectors of Nigeria’s economy, including healthcare, transportation, and renewable energy. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,...