In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s position in the global economy, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun hasreaffirmed the country’s commitment to global economic stability, sustainable development, and financial resilience. At a meeting with global international financial leaders at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank...
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Goronyo Wins Thomas Sankara African Leadership Prize.
The Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq., was honoured with the prestigious Thomas Sankara African Leadership Prize on Thursday, February 27, 2025. This award recognises him as an Icon of Selfless and Innovative Leadership in acknowledgment of his outstanding contributions to governance, leadership, and national development.The Thomas Sankara Pan-African Leadership Prize is...
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FG, STATES, LGCs SHARE N1.703 TRILLION JANUARY 2025 REVENUE
A total sum of N 1.703 trillion, being January 2025 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The revenue was shared at the February 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja. The N1.703 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N749.727...
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AGF LATEEF FAGBEMI COMMISSIONS NHRC KEBBI STATE OFFICE, RALLIES STAKEHOLDERS SUPPORT
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) who made this statement at the official inauguration of the NHRC Office in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State observed that the Commission has not only championed the full enjoyment of human rights in the country but it has been working relentlessly to...
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AGF CHARGE FPOs To BE FINANCIAL PRUDENCE AND EMBRACE THE NEW FINANCIAL REFORM INITIATIVES
The Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein FCCA FCA has Charged Federal Pay Officers (FPOs) to be Financially Prudent and embrace the new financial reform initiatives in the discharge of their duties. The AGF also reiterated her mandate to Federal Pay Officers to ensure that Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)...
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Kwara TESCOM Begins Transparent Recruitment of 1,800 Teachers, Applicants Laud Process
The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has commenced screening and interviews for over 5,290 candidates seeking teaching appointments in public schools across the state. The exercise, which runs from February 25 to March 1, 2025, involves a rigorous screening of credentials and a micro-teaching session before a panel of education experts. Civil society organizations...
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NIGERIA RECORDS 3.84% GDP GROWTH IN Q4 2024, FASTEST PACE IN THREE YEARS
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has applauded the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), showing Nigeria’s economy grew at its fastest pace in three years. According to the NBS report, GDP expanded by 3.84% year-on-year in the fourth...
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FG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CREATING CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating an enabling environment for the private sector-led investments to thrive in order to boost economic growth in the country The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, gave the assurance in his office in Abuja when he received Mr. Anil...
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WALE EDUN ADVOCATES KEY TAX REFORMS TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMY
The Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s economy and promote inclusive growth took a significant step forward today, as the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, advocatedfor the passage of four key tax reform bills during a public hearing at the Senate building, Abuja The two-day session, organised...
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NIGERIA, BELGIUM STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC TIES TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY
In a bid to strengthen bilateral relations andexplore economic opportunities for the enhancement of Agriculture and Food Security in the country, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has met with the Belgian Ambassador, H.E Pieter Leenknegt The meeting, which held in his office in Abuja, focused on enhancing...