Rural Electrification Impact: Edun Says Efforts Will Illuminate Nigeria’s Future

By Goodluck Ikiebe In a meeting that spotlighted Nigeria’s progress in rural electrification, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has applauded the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for its impactful initiatives across the country. The Agency’s Managing Director, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, while briefing Mr Edun at the Ministry of…

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Nigeria Launches Single Window To Boost Economic Growth

By Goodluck Ikiebe In a landmark move to boost Nigeria’s trade and economic growth, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has launched the National Single Window (NSW) Project Kickoff Workshop in Abuja. This transformative initiative aims to streamline trade processes, reduce bottlenecks, and increase transparency, positioning Nigeria for…

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Nigeria’s Social Investment Drive Panel Meets To Assess Progress To End Poverty

By Goodluck Ikiebe In a bid to accelerate Nigeria’s poverty reduction efforts in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, on Tuesday, presided over a pivotal meeting of the Presidential Panel on the Social Investment Program (SIP)…

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Nigeria Unveils New Presidential Jet, Flies Tinubu To France

By Goodluck Ikiebe President Bola Tinubu-led administration has unveiled the new Airbus A330 purchased under his leadership. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who released the pictures, said it replaced the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700(BBJ) bought under the Presidency of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. Onanuga, however, did not reveal the…

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Nigeria’s Academic Staff Union Gives Government 21 Days Strike Notice

By Goodluck Ikiebe The Academic Staff Union of Universities has informed the Federal Government of its plans to embark on a nationwide strike by placing the government on a 21-day notice. The notice was issued at the end of the NEC meeting, which was held at the University of Ibadan from 17th to 18th August,…

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FCT Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect, Recover Exhibits

By Goodluck Ikiebe The operatives of the FCT police command have arrested a suspected Armed Robber, Michael Uke, on Saturday, 17th August, 2024. The FCT Police Spokesperson, SP Josephine Andeh, says in a statement that at about 12:00 p.m., in a swift response to a Toyota Corolla vehicle with REG NO: ABC 258 LD, reportedly…

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Nigerian Government Launches Health Infrastructure Projects in Bauchi

By Goodluck B Ikiebe In a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare delivery services in Nigeria, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun joined a federal government delegation in Bauchi State to launch ten major health infrastructure projects. This landmark initiative, which is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed…

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Nigeria FAAC: FG, States, LGC’s Share N1.3Trillion From N2.6Trillion For July

By Goodluck B Ikiebe The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its August 2024 meeting chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, shared a total sum of N1,358.075 Trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of July, 2024 from a gross…

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Nigeria Launches Dollar Bond Towards Economic Transformation

By Goodluck B Ikiebe The Nigerian government has launched a $500 million domestic bond, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic reform and development journey. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, while unveiling the Series I USD500 Million Domestic FGN US Dollar Bond on Thursday in Lagos, stated that the…

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Nigeria Sets Up Technical Sub-Committee on Naira-Based Crude Sales To Local Refineries

By Goodluck B Ikiebe In a significant step towards enhancing Nigeria’s refining capacity so as to promote economic growth and development, the Federal Government has inaugurated the Technical Sub-Committee tasked with developing the framework for the sale of crude oil to local refineries in Naira. The Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale…

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Members of Nigeria’s Council of State Meet, Buhari & Jonathan in Attendance

By Goodluck Ikiebe Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu presides over national Council of State meeting with Former Presidents, Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan in attendance. The meeting was convened by President Bola Tinubu in Aso Rock Villa. At Tuesday’s meeting, his first since assuming office 14 months ago, members will discuss recent events nationwide, particularly the…

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Nigeria’s Finance Minister Leads Strategic Meeting Over Crude Sales in Naira

By Goodluck Ikiebe In a bold move to ensure the full implementation of the President’s directive for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to sell crude oil to local refineries in Naira, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has met with relevant stakeholders with a view to…

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Nigeria’s Cooperatives Society and World Bank To Launch Six Year Food Security Programme

By Goodluck Ikiebe The National Agro Allied Commodities Cooperatives Services in collaboration with the World Bank is to launch a six year food security programme worth $500 million dollars. The National President General, Yeye Oodua Agbaye of Ife Kingdom, Queen Hajarat Victoria Adeyeye, disclosed in a statement in Abuja, that part of the plan is…

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Nigeria’s Former President Campaign Poster For 2027 Polls Surfaces

By Goodluck Ikiebe Goodluck Jonathan & Rabiu Kwankwaso A 2027 presidential campaign poster showing former President Goodluck Jonathan has surfaced on social media platforms. The poster has sparked speculations about his alleged potential return to the presidential race in 2027. It was shared by investigative Journalist, Jackson Ude on Twitter, and showed Jonathan as the…

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Outgoing To Incoming HoSF: Already Attained Standards Must Not Drop

By Odimmegwa John Peter/Abuja The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, has expressed happiness with the transformations evident in the Civil Servants, such as increased confidence level, articulation and ability to speak out. She admonished them to keep holding their heads high in their service to the country and…

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Outgoing HoSF Bags OSHAssociation UK Fellowship

By Odimmegwa John Peter/Abuja The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, has been conferred with an Honorary Fellowship of the Occupational Safety and Health Association, United Kingdom (OSHAssociation UK) by the Regional President, Nigeria, HRH (Dr.) Olusegun Aderemi. It is in recognition of her diligence and commitment to ensuring…

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