The Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday disclosed that extra N1 Trillion was provided for Solid Minerals Development in the 2025 Budget towards diversification of the Nigerian economy.The Fund is specifically meant for geo-scientific exploration, detailed geological surveys, and development of critical infrastructure in the country towards unlock the potentials in sector.This was disclosed by...
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NIGERIA SHINES AT G24 MEETINGS AS UZOKA-ANITE, CARDOSO LEAD ECONOMIC TALKS
As the world watches, Nigeria’s economic prospects are shining brighter, with the Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, joining the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, as part of the Nigerian delegation at today’s G24 meetings on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington...
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NIGERIA STRENGTHENS TIES WITH JICA, MIGA TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH*
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards deepening its economic partnership with international development agencies, following a high-level bilateral meeting between the Federal Ministry of Finance and representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).The meeting, which took place yesterday on the sidelines of the ongoing World Bank...
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COMMONWEALTH NATIONS UNITE TO UNLOCK ECONOMIC POTENTIAL AMIDST GLOBAL CHALLENGES*
As the global economy continues to evolve, Commonwealth nations are coming together to harness their collective strength and unlock new opportunities for growth, trade, and development. Against the backdrop of the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., Nigeria’s Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite joins her counterparts from across the...
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UZOKA-ANITE EMPOWERS IMO YOUTH AS UZODIMMA UNVEILS DIGITAL REVOLUTION*
The Honourable Minister of State for Finance Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite has joined the Executive Governor of Imo State Hope Uzodimma and thousands of young people to celebrate the 3rd Cohort of SkillUp Imo, a groundbreaking programme that has trained 50,000 young Nigerians especially Imolites in cutting-edge digital skillsThe programme, which Dr Uzoka-Anite helped conceive, has...
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NIGERIA STRENGTHENS TIES WITH FLUTTERWAVE TO ADVANCE DIGITAL ECONOMY
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, met on Friday in his office in Abuja with Flutterwave Technology Solutions Limited and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) to explore a potential strategic partnership.Flutterwave, Africa’s foremost fintech, showcased how its cross-border payment infrastructure is powering trade, financial access, and...
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FG, NESG CHART COURSE FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH, JOB CREATION
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment for stronger collaboration with the private sector with a view to driving inclusive economic growth and development.Speaking during the closing ceremony at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES), the HonourableMinister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr Wale Edun commended the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)...
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OHCSF, FCSC Forge Strengthened Alliance to Advance Public Service Transformation
In a significant move to enhance institutional synergy and governance efficacy, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has called for a deepened and sustained partnership between the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) and the Federal Civil Service...
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Kwara CSOs Urged to Lead Grassroots Fight Against Insecurity
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kwara State to take greater responsibility in addressing insecurity through community sensitisation and security education. Speaking in Ilorin during an interface with CSOs on the theme “Working Together to Secure Nigeria for Greatness,” the NOA Zonal Director, Dr. Priscilla Gondoaluor, said insecurity...
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Hashim Blames FG’s Negligence for US Genocide Debate, Says 2027 Politics Overshadowing Nigeria’s Survival
Former presidential candidate and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has faulted the Federal Government for what he described as its “shamefully political and dangerously unserious” response to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, warning that the country risks collapse if current trends continue. In a statement at the weekend, Hashim said the recent debate in...