The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH), Dr. Abdulkadir Ahmed, has raised concern over Nigeria’s poor funding of its health sector, describing the country’s health budget as one of the lowest in Africa. Dr. Ahmed made the observation in Ilorin while delivering a paper at the 42nd Annual General...
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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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Kwara’s First Indigenous Rice Producer Gets SON Certification, Marks Milestone for Made-in-Nigeria Products
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has certified Guthrie (Nigeria) Limited as the first indigenous rice-producing company in Kwara State to obtain the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificate for its Guthrie AB Parboiled Rice (Grade 1), marking what officials describe as a major step for quality assurance and Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global market....
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Goronyo Demands a More Robust National Safety Culture at the 15th International Safety Conference of the OSH Associatione
‎‎‎The Honourable Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Bello Goronyo, Esq., has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening health, safety, and environmental compliance across workplaces in Nigeria, particularly within infrastructure and construction-related sectors.‎‎The Minister made this known while delivering the keynote address at the 15th International Safety Conference of the Occupational...
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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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NESREA, OGUN STATE GOVT. SEAL RECYCLING FACILITIES IN OGIJO
‎The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) in collaboration with Ogun State Ministry of Environment, on Thursday sealed off recycling facilities in Ogijo community in Ogun State.‎The sealing follows the failure of the operators to comply with the provisions of the National Environmental (Battery Control) Regulations 2024 and the Protocol developed by NESREA...
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Tinubu Declares National Security Emergency, Orders Massive Recruitment To Tackle Worsening Insecurity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, directing the police, the army and intelligence agencies to immediately expand their manpower and intensify operations across the country. The President announced the measures in a national broadcast on Wednesday, saying the security threats confronting Nigeria require urgent and extraordinary action. Tinubu authorised the Nigeria...
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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...