— urges stronger role in governance as global instability deepens Former Chief of Staff to the President, Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, has charged Nigerian academics to rise beyond the confines of the classroom and play a more assertive role in shaping governance, policy formulation and national stability, warning that silence or disengagement could worsen democratic...
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EDUN PRAISES EX-PERMANENT SECRETARY JAFIYA FOR 35 YEARS OF MERITORIOUS SERVICE, CHARGES NEW PSF TO EMULATE HER WORK ETHIC‎
‎‎The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has hailed the outgoing Permanent Secretary, Finance (PSF), Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya, for her unwavering dedication to public service.‎‎Speaking at a retirement reception in her honour on Friday in Abuja, the Minister praised Jafiya’s remarkable 35-year career, marked by her energy,...
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RAYMOND OMACHI PLEDGES TO BUILD ON THE LEGACY OF HIS PREDESSOR TO DRIVE THE NATION’S ECONOMY AS JAFIYA BOWS OUT OF THE FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE
‎ ‎ ‎The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mr. Raymond Omenka Omachi has pledged to build on the legacy of his predecessor, Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya, to ensure that the Ministry continually remains Nigeria’s number one Service Delivery Ministry through proper management of the nation’s finances in an open, transparent, accountable, and efficient manner...
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FG REITERATES SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONS THAT DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting institutions that drive economic growth and stability. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, gave the assurance today in his office in Abuja when he received a delegation from the Police Service Commission (PSC) led by its Secretary, Chief...
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NIGERIA, TUNISIA STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC TIES TO ACCELERATE TRADE, INVESTMENT
‎In a significant step towards deepening economic ties between Nigeria and Tunisia, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, met with Tunisia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh, on the sidelines of the AATB and AHEB meetings in Abuja. The meeting aimed to advance deeper economic collaboration...
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NIGERIA CHAMPIONS AFRICAN-ARAB TRADE TO BOOST AGRIBUSINESS, INDUSTRIAL GROWTH*‎
‎The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has called for deeper trade collaboration between African and Arab Nations, stressing the importance of value-added Agribusiness and industrial partnerships for regional growth.‎‎Speaking in Abuja at the Agribusiness Matchmaking Forum ahead of the AATB Board of Governors Meeting, the Minister said...
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WALE EDUN CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION ON WATER SECURITY, CLIMATE RESILIENCE
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr Wale Edun has emphasized the critical role of water as a strategic economic asset, calling for urgent collective action to improve access, boost productivity, and reduce climate vulnerability.‎‎The Minister made the call in Abuja on Wednesday when he joined national stakeholders for the...
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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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EDUN CHARTS PATH TO ECONOMIC REVIVAL AS FOLAY INDUSTRIES SCALES UP LOCAL MANUFACTURING
‎‎‎In a significant boost to Nigeria’s economic diversification efforts, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting private-sector investments that drive industrialisation, deepen supply chains, and create sustainable employment.‎‎This commitment was underscored during a meeting held in his office in Abuja...
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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...