The Federal Government has announced a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards a deregulated market structure for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, disclosed this today in a press statement whichhe personally signed and made available to the Ministry’sInformation and Public Relations Unit...
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AGF GIVES GUIDELINES FOR THE EXEMPTION OF THIRD-PARTY RESEARCH GRANT FUNDS FROM TSA
The Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein has issued guidelines for the exclusion of third-party research grant funds of Federal Universities and Research Institutions from the Treasury Single Account (TSA). In a federal treasury circular issued in Abuja, Dr, Madein said the new guidelines would be implemented immediately. She said the guidelines were...
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FG RALLIES STAKEHOLDERS TO ACCELERATE SPECIAL AGRO-INDUSTRIAL PROCESSING ZONES (SAPZ-1) IMPLEMENTATION
In a bold move to revolutionize Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector, the Federal Government has convened a high-level dialogue at the African Development Bank (AfDB) Country Office, Abuja to accelerate the implementation of the Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ-1) Programme. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, disclosed that this...
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FG CHAMPIONS FISCAL & MONETARY POLICY COORDINATION AT RENEWED HOPE AGENDA WORKSHOP
In a bold move to revitalize Nigeria’s economy, the Federal Government has convened a two- day groundbreaking Renewed Hope Agenda workshop, championing coordination between fiscal and monetary policies. Organised by the Federal Ministry of Finance in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the workshop aimed to strengthen the Federal Government’s technical capacity in...
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National Orientation Agency Launches Campaign to Rebuild Patriotism and National Values
In a bid to reignite national pride and foster unity, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has launched a nationwide sensitization campaign aimed at reinforcing the significance of Nigeria’s National Anthem and National Values Charter. This campaign, announced during a press conference held on Tuesday, in Ilorin, is part of the government’s effort to address diminishing...
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UITH CMD Warns: Men Can Also Be Affected by Breast Cancer, Urges Screening for Both Genders
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. Yusuf Dasilva, has called on both men and women to go for breast cancer screenings, revealing that men are also susceptible to the disease. Dasilva made this known in Ilorin during an interview on the sidelines of a ‘Walk for Breast...
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FG PARTNERS TRANS SAHARA CONSORTIUM FOR FOOD SECURITY
In its renewed commitment to revolutionize the country’s agricultural sector, the Federal Government has expressed its desire to partner Trans Sahara Consortium’s Soybean and Sugar Projects’ initiatives. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, disclosed this today in his office in Abuja, when he met with a delegation...
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NIGERIA TAKES HISTORIC LEAP AS CRUDE OIL SALES COMMENCES IN NAIRA
In a groundbreaking move, Nigeria has officially commenced the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products in Naira The HonourableMinister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, announced that, in line with the Federal Executive Council (FEC) directive, the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products in Naira has officially commenced as...
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NIGERIA’S FUTURE LEADERS SHINE AS SILVER AWARD PRESENTATION CELEBRATES YOUTH EXCELLENCE
Nigeria’s commitment to empowering its youth was on full display Friday, at the Silver Award Presentation Ceremony of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The event, attended by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, recognized the outstanding achievements of young people aged 14 to 24 who have...
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WALE EDUN ASSURES MINISTRY’S WORKFORCE OF BETTER WELFARE SERVICES, CHARGES THEM ON IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has assured the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Finance Chapter, and the Ministry’s Joint Union Council (JUC), of better welfare services while also charging them to ensure optimum productivity in order to boost the economic growth and development...