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FG secures $600,000 relief fund from Gates foundation

The Nigerian government has secured a $600,000 relief fund along with commitments from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This announcement came during a meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and the head of the Global Development Programme at the foundation, Dr. Christopher Elias on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in […]

90% of Nigeria's tax revenue comes from nine sources – Wale Edun
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FG disburses N24.78bn to 991,261 households via cash transfer program

The Federal Government has allocated N24.78 billion through the National Cash Transfer program to assist 991,261 impoverished households in Nigeria. This initiative, managed by the National Social Investment Programme Agency, has reached beneficiaries across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, according to the statement on Thursday. NSIPA National Coordinator and CEO, Badamasi Lawal […]

90% of Nigeria's tax revenue comes from nine sources – Wale Edun
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How Nigeria can stop importing food – Wale Edun

Nigeria is poised to significantly reduce its reliance on food imports, as announced by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. He outlined an ambitious strategy aimed at enhancing domestic agricultural production and improving food security. Edun made this disclosure at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, marking Nigeria’s 64th […]

FG loses N335m to oil spillage - Report
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FG partners firm to develop satellite-based oil spill tracker

The Federal Government, through the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency has partnered with the Stakeholder Democracy Network to develop a satellite-based methane tracker aimed at addressing oil spills in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Team Lead for SDN, Adam Heal during a visit to NOSDRA’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, according to […]

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FG backs ExxonMobil’s $10bn Investment in offshore oil operations 

The Federal Government has expressed its support for ExxonMobil’s announcement of a $10 billion investment in Nigeria’s deep-water offshore oil operations This was disclosed in a statement by Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, during a meeting with ExxonMobil executives at the ongoing 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States. […]

President Tinubu to reduce inflation to 15% by 2025
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FG proposes naira-only payments for NIMASA, NPA services

The federal government is proposing that the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency and the Nigerian Port Authority begin collecting charges, fees, fines, and other payments in Naira instead of foreign currencies. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga disclosed this initiative during a briefing at the State House in […]

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FG nears $1.5bn World Bank loan approval

Nigeria is poised to secure approval from the World Bank for three significant loan projects totaling $1.5 billion, with negotiations expected to conclude this week. According to the World Bank’s official website, the approval date is set for September 26, 2024. The loans are designed to bolster Nigeria’s development initiatives across healthcare, governance, and infrastructure. […]

90% of Nigeria's tax revenue comes from nine sources – Wale Edun
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FG to implement global standards for Inflation measurement, GDP reassessment

The Federal Government is reaffirming its commitment to adopting global best practices for rebasing the Consumer Price Index and Gross Domestic Product, as well as conducting the Nigeria Living Standards Survey. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Vitalis Obi during a dialogue with experts on […]

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FG initiates talks with Libya for gas pipeline project

The Nigerian government has initiated discussions with Libya for the construction of a gas pipeline project between the two countries. This was disclosed by the Minister of Petroleum (gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, during a meeting with the Libya’s Minister of Oil, Dr. Khalifa AbduAlsadik, on the sidelines of the Gastech Exhibition and Conference 2024 holding in […]

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FG partners Russian consortium to revive Ajaokuta steel plant

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Steel Development, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a Russian consortium to rehabilitate and operate the Ajaokuta Steel Company and the National Iron Ore Mining Company. This agreement, formalized during a visit by Minister Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu to Moscow, represents a significant step in […]

90% of Nigeria's tax revenue comes from nine sources – Wale Edun
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Nigeria’s nominal GDP reaches N60.93tn in Q2 – FG

The Federal Government has reported that Nigeria’s nominal Gross Domestic Product reached N60.93 trillion in the second quarter of 2024, indicating notable improvements in the economy. Additionally, it reaffirmed its commitment to implementing policies aimed at identifying inefficiencies and ensuring resources are allocated effectively. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry […]

President Tinubu to reduce inflation to 15% by 2025
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FG mandates private employers adheres to N70,000 minimum wage

The Federal Government has mandated that agencies recruiting for the private sector adhere to the N70,000 minimum wage, warning that any deviations will not be tolerated. Emphasizing the necessity of the new minimum wage to reflect current economic realities, the government stated that no Nigerian worker, whether in public or private employment, should earn less […]