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Reps summon finance minister over worsening insecurity despite defence funding

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, summoned Service Chiefs and the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy to appear before it and provide a detailed account of funds released to the military, amid growing concerns over the worsening security situation across the country, despite huge budgetary allocations to defence. The resolution followed the […]

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FG defends Tinubu reforms, says Nigeria on path to recovery

The Federal Government on Tuesday mounted robust defence of President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda, declaring that Nigeria is steadily emerging from economic fragility and laying the foundation for long-term prosperity, despite pains associated with ongoing reforms. The PUNCH reported that at a high-profile Democracy Day press conference in Abuja on Tuesday to mark Nigeria’s 27th […]

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FG slashes imprest for ministers, heads of MDAs

The Federal Government has introduced a fresh set of measures aimed at strengthening financial discipline across Ministries, Departments and Agencies by imposing new limits on reimbursable imprest and tightening oversight of public funds. According to The PUNCH the new directives are contained in the 2026 Annual General Imprest Warrant signed by the Minister of Finance […]

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Tinubu accepts minister Nnaji’s resignation amid forgery allegations

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following allegations leveled against him. Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, announced his resignation in a letter to the President on Tuesday, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation. In the letter, Nnaji noted […]

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UNN never issued me certificate, Tinubu’s minister confesses

The Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has finally admitted that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, never gave him a degree certificate, confirming earlier reports that he might have forged his academic credentials. This revelation supports findings from a two-year investigation which had exposed that the documents Nnaji presented to President Bola Tinubu and […]

Ex-finance minister Agunloye freed from prison
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Ex-finance minister Agunloye freed from prison

By Christian George Former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, has reportedly regained his freedom from Kuje Prisons after fulfilling bail conditions. This was made known by the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Adamu Duza, in a release. Duza stated that the former minister regained his freedom […]

Why CBN won't print naira again - Budget minister
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Why CBN won’t print naira again – Budget minister

The Federal Government has stated that it will no longer permit the Central Bank of Nigeria to print money through Ways and Means to pay the budget deficit in the face of revenue pressures on the 2024 national budget. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, revealed this information in an interview with journalists […]

Why naira-dollar can't be stable - Minister
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Why naira-dollar can’t be stable – Minister

Christian George The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has revealed why naira to dollar exchange rate can not be stable despite government settlement for N800/$ exchange rate. Bagudu explained that what leads to the fluctuation of exchange rate are as an aftermath of uncontrollable circumstances. The Minister who said this in an […]

Why naira-dollar can't be stable - Minister
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Nigeria needs $80bn investments for Agenda 2050 – Minister

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, stated that Nigeria needs at least $100 billion in investments to accomplish the Nigeria Agenda 2050, with the private sector likely to contribute more than 80%. According to Arise TV,  the minister made this revelation while discussing the 2024 budget. He emphasized the importance of private capital in propelling […]

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Exchange rate to stabilize in future, Minister tells investors

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has stated that he expects the exchange rate to improve as a result of President Bola Tinubu’s and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s ongoing currency reforms. The PUNCH reported that his comments came nearly six months after Tinubu lifted the exchange rate cap, among other currency reforms. According to […]