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FG deducts N256.5bn for gas projects in six months
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Credit to government jumped by N8.4tn in May 2024

Credit to the government increased by N8.4 trillion in May 2024, dwarfing private sector credit growth by six times during the same period. This is based on the latest money and credit statistics data from the Central Bank of Nigeria for May 2024, according to Nairametrics. According to CBN data, credit to the government accounts […]

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NELFUND opens student loan applications for tertiary institutions

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has officially launched the application process for student loans across 36 state-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This announcement was made via a statement released by NELFUND’s management on Sunday through its official X (formerly Twitter) account. According to NELFUND, these institutions have successfully submitted their student data to the NELFUND […]

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FG seals filling station, petrol tankers in anti-smuggling operations 

The Federal Government has detained five fuel tankers and sealed three filling stations in border cities, as part of efforts to combat the smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, from Nigeria to neighboring nations, according to The PUNCH. According to a report released on Sunday, the Federal Government’s sustained anti-smuggling activities through […]

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FG disbursed N1.2tn for capital projects in 2023

The Federal Government has released a total of N1.23 trillion to 17 ministries for the implementation of capital projects aimed at furthering development and infrastructure initiatives as of September 30, 2023, according to The Punch. The analysis of the Budget Implementation Report for the third quarter of 2023 released by the Budget Office has shown. […]

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Agbara Industrial Hub now on national grid to boost manufacturing — FG

The Federal Government has announced that the Agbara Industrial Hub has been connected to the national grid, representing a substantial advance in the country’s electricity infrastructure for manufacturers and company owners. This disclosure was made by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, during the 2024 Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN) summit on […]

FG deducts N256.5bn for gas projects in six months
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FG delists five oil blocks from 2024 bidding round

As investors prepare to register for the 2024 Licensing Round, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has deleted five oil blocks from the present licensing round due to legal disputes. The five oil blocks are alleged to be involved in separate lawsuits, according to The PUNCH. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission confirmed the development. […]

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FG secures $50m for CNG infrastructure boost

The federal government announced yesterday that investors had raised $50 million over the last six months to fund infrastructure development for compressed natural gas adoption in the transportation sector. In addition, the government announced a 50 per cent discount on conversion kits priced between N1.2 million and N1.5 million to encourage carriers to switch to […]

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FG initiates NIN data leak probe

The Federal Government has initiated an investigation into the alleged unauthorized selling of National Identification Numbers following accusations that Nigerians’ personal information was available for purchase online for a charge. The discovery has aroused significant concern about the preservation of individual privacy rights and the potential economic consequences. This disclosure was made in a statement […]

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FG, banks in discussion on nationwide broadband rollout

The Federal Government announced on Wednesday that it has achieved substantial progress in discussions with Development Finance Institutions to establish a Special Purpose Vehicle aimed at expanding the country’s fibre optic network by 90,000 kilometers. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani noted a productive discussion with stakeholders, outlining the SPV’s next steps. […]

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Demand for FG bonds declines as investors seek higher yields

Higher-yielding investors remained on the sidelines at the recent FGN bond auction, which saw a lower subscription for the third consecutive month. The Debt Management Office raised only N297 billion in its June FGN bond auction, as investor interest in the bonds remained weak, according to Businessday. On Monday, June 24, the DMO auctioned N450 […]

FG deducts N256.5bn for gas projects in six months
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FG electricity plan faces hurdle as estimated billing customers rise by 10%

AlexOmenye The Federal Government’s plan to eliminate estimated billing by the end of 2024 faces significant challenges, as evidenced by a recent increase in the number of customers on estimated billing across Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies. The Nigeria Electricity Report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for the first quarter of 2024 shows a […]