Financial inclusion key to Nigeria’s economic growth – Minister
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, said on Thursday that access to financial products […]
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Finance minister assumes duty, pledges to drive economy to next level
The Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has assumed duty, promising to drive Nigeria’s economy to the next level. He […]
MDAs owes FG N5.2 trillion – Official
The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Malam Aliyu Ahmed, says more than 5,000 companies and individuals spread across […]
Nigeria needs help from private sector to meet investment needs – Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr Zainab Ahmed, says Nigeria needs help from the private sector to meet its public investment needs. […]
FEC approves Finance Bill 2022
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the Finance Bill 2022 designed to support the implementation of the 2023 budget. Hajia Zainab Ahmed, Minister of […]
FG, governors discuss proposed 2022 Finance bill at Extraordinary National Economic Council meeting
The National Economic Council (NEC) has resolved to update the draft Finance Bill with additional inputs from state governors before the bill goes to the […]
Nigeria is not broke, says Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, says Nigeria is in good economic standing, and is not broke. Ahmed spoke at […]
Finance minister tasks CATA to work towards strengthening international tax rules
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed has called on the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrator […]
FG to end fuel subsidy by June 2023 – Finance minister
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, says the Federal Government will do away with petroleum subsidy by June 2023. Ahmed […]
FG working on strategic plans to address inflation – Minister
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed says the Federal Government is working on strategic plans to address inflation and ensure […]
2022 budget: Lagos Govt targets N1.2trn revenue to finance N521.2bn deficit
Lagos State Government has said that the deficit of N521.275 billion of the 2022 budget will be funded through N1.237 trillion targeted revenue. The Commissioner […]
FG projects N10.7trn revenue target for 2022
The Federal Government has projected a revenue target of N10.7trillion for the 2022 fiscal year. The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed disclosed this on Tuesday […]
FG promoting transparency in budgeting system — Official
The Federal Government has reiterated commitment to transparency and accountability, to ensure participatory budget planning and implementation through the Open Government Partnership (OGP) initiative. Dr […]
Finance Bill 2022: TIN not required to operate bank account – Presidency
There are no provisions in the Finance Bill 2022 forcing Nigerians to have a Tax Identification Number(TIN) in order to operate a bank account, a […]
World Bank calls for debt transparency as Nigeria, others need $429bn external financing
The World Bank has demanded debt transparency as a crucial step in countries’ development process, while it estimates that external financing needs in Nigeria and […]
MFS Africa raises $100m fund for massive expansion across Africa
MFS Africa, Africa’s largest digital payments network has said it had raised US$100 million through an equity and debt financing round. MFS, in a statement […]