‎‎In its renewed determination to reposition the nation’s economy and attract Foreign Direct Investors, the Federal Government has expressed its willingness to strengthen its economic ties with the international community.‎‎The Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite stated this in her keynote address titled: *GCC-Nigeria Partnership – Shaping New Growth Pathways* at the...
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FG LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE*‎*SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME ON WHISTLEBLOWING POLICY TO COMBAT CORRUPTION*‎
‎ The Federal Government‎ through the Presidential Initiative on Continuous Audit (PICA), has organized a two-day nationwide sensitization programme on the implementation of Nigeria’s Whistleblowing Policy. The programme, which took place in Lagos on September 17-18, 2025, aimed to raise public awareness and strengthen the policy’s effectiveness.‎‎The sensitization programme brought together stakeholders from various sectors,...
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FG, STATES, LGCs SHARE N2.225 TRILLION FROM A GROSS TOTAL OF N3.635 TRILLION FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2025*
‎‎The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its September 2025 meeting chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, shared a total sum of N2.225 Trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of August 2025 from a gross total of N3.635 Trillion.‎‎From...
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UNLOCKING AFRICA’S POTENTIAL: FGN STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT TO AfCFTA AT IATF 2025
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has joined global leaders at the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers. The gathering has been described as a critical gateway to unlocking new opportunities across the continent.‎‎On the sidelines of the Fair, HM Edun held high-level meetings with the President and...
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FG LAUNCHES PTAD’S REVISED SERVICE CHARTER, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PENSION REFORMS
The Federal Governmenthas reaffirmed its commitment to pension reforms and renewed dedication to Nigeria’s senior citizens with the launch of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) revised Service Charter The Charter, themed: Renewed Commitment to Service Excellence, sets clear service standards and accountability measures to deliver quicker, more reliable, and people-centred services to pensioners across...
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NIGERIA EYES 10 BILLION SCF GAS PRODUCTION BY 2030 AS EDUN, NLNG DISCUSSES EXPANSION PLANS
In a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun engaged in strategic discussions with the management of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in his office in Abuja today. The meeting brought together key stakeholders to discuss critical issues aimed at shaping the future...
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Tinubu Orders Mandatory Health Insurance for Public Workers, Links Compliance to Government Contracts
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government to fully implement the mandatory health insurance scheme as provided under the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, 2022. In a directive issued through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Tinubu said every MDA must enrol...
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PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES DR ADESINA’S DECADE-LONG AfDB LEGACY*
In a heartfelt tribute to a decade of visionary leadership, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extolled the remarkable leadership and achievements of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Speaking at the book unveiling and send-off ceremony held at the African Development Bank Headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the President...
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NIGERIA’S PRIVATE SECTOR ON THE RISE AS CUSTOMS GROWTH SIGNALS STRONGER OUTLOOK
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to modernising trade systems and boosting revenue as Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) performance continues to exceed expectations. At the 62nd meeting of the NCS Board in Abuja, Edun announced that Customs generated ₦3.7 trillion in the...
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FGN DEEPENS SOUTH-SOUTH ECONOMIC COOPERATION WITH BRAZIL
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, today, led Nigeria’s economic delegation to a high-level Business Roundtable hosted by Citi at its São Paulo Headquarters. The event took place on the sidelines of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s historic State Visit to Brazil. In his keynote address, the Minister...