The University of Portharcourt on Monday promoted the Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor to a Professor of Political Economy and Development Studies.His promotion came alongside that of 45 other staff of the institution.In a statement, the Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Prof. Onwunari Georgewill disclosed that the promotion of 46 staff of the...
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EDUN UNVEILS STABILISATION PROGRESS, ECONOMIC PRIORITIES IN ABUJA BRIEFING
In a landmark virtual briefing, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun presented a comprehensive update on Nigeria’s economic trajectory to selected members of the media, highlighting significant progress, key priorities, and strategic initiatives to drive sustainable growth and development in the country. The Minister’s briefing provided a...
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WALE EDUN HOSTS EU ENVOY, PAVES WAY FOR EXPANDED TRADE, INVESTMENT
In a significant step towards deepening economic cooperation, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, today in his office in Abuja, hosted the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Gautier Mignot, for a high-level discussions aimed at strengthening EU-Nigeria economic ties. The meeting spotlighted the EU’s €1.3...
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WALE EDUN LAUDS AfDB’s ROLE IN ACCELERATING NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has commended the African Development Bank (AfDB) for its pivotal role in driving Nigeria’s economic revitalisation. This praise follows a high-level meeting with an AfDB delegation led by Dr. Abdul Kamara, Director General, Nigeria Country Department, who came to deepen collaboration...
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSES LAGOS INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE INITIATIVE
The Federal Government has formally endorsed the creation of the Lagos International Financial Centre (IFC), a strategic move aimed at positioning Nigeria as a top-tier global financial hub. Speaking at a high-level engagement with EnterpriseNGR, Citi UK, and senior Lagos State Government Officials, in his office in Abuja today, the Honourable Minister of Finance and...
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FG, OECD DEEPENS TIES TO DRIVE ECONOMIC REFORMS,ATTRACT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Federal Government has expressed commitment to deepening its economic ties with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) with a view to harmonised data systems in order to support reforms, attract investment, and create opportunities for the country’s youth. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun,...
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Gov Zulum condoles Katsina Gov Radda over mother’s demise
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Sunday evening, paid a condolence visit to the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, over the death of his Mother, Hajjiya Safra’u Umaru, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Hajiya Sarafa’u Umaru died on Saturday night at the age of 93. She has been laid to...
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EDUN CHAMPIONS FISCAL DATA HARMONISATION EFFORT*
In a bold move to revolutionize Nigeria’s economic landscape, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has spearheaded a high-level Fiscal Data Harmonisation Meeting (FDHM), marking a significant milestone in the country’s quest for economic stability and transparency. The meeting which was held in his office in Abuja,...
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Court Jails Two in Ilorin for Illegal Forex Trade, Cybercrime
An Ilorin Federal High Court has sentenced two individuals to 300 hours of community service for financial crimes, reinforcing the crackdown on economic offences in Nigeria. Justice Abimbola Awogboro convicted Musa Buba for running an unlicensed bureau de change business and Akinwale Olamilekan for cyber fraud. The court ruled that both men would serve their...
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FG FLAGS OFF BENIN-ASABA EXPRESSWAY: A LANDMARK IN PRIVATELY-FINANCED INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with Africa Plus Partners, today flagged off the 125km Benin–Asaba Expressway Project in Edo State, marking a significant milestone in the country’s infrastructure development and a testament to the power of private sector partnership. The groundbreaking ceremony, which took place at the project site inBenin-City, the Edo State...