8 h. ago Release Osun LG allocation to lawful account, Assembly urges AGF, finance minister

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Osun State House of Assembly has urged the Accountant-General of the Federation and the Minister of Finance to immediately release all outstanding local government allocations through the lawful Local Government Accounts. The legislators condemned purported attempts by ‘unauthorised persons’ to approach the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for transactions relating […] The post Release Osun LG allocation to lawful account, Assembly urges AGF, finance minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Finance minister to attend Pearl Summit as Adedipe hints strategy shift

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has been confirmed as the Special Guest of Honour read more Finance minister to attend Pearl Summit as Adedipe hints strategy shift

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13 h. ago Money laundering/terrorism financing section of NPF to assist in fighting insecurity — Senator Gaidam

By Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has said the Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (MLTF) section of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will significantly complement police efforts in fighting insecurity in Nigeria. A statement from Bolaji O. Kazeem, Deputy Director (Information and Public Relations Unit) in the Ministry, said […] The post Money laundering/terrorism financing section of NPF to assist in fighting insecurity — Senator Gaidam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago MOFI unveils initiative to cater for agricultural operations, agribusiness

…to be launched across geo-political zones The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), has unveiled its flagship read more MOFI unveils initiative to cater for agricultural operations, agribusiness

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22 h. ago Proposed bill to reform MOFI faces pushback over power clash

A proposed bill to overhaul and strengthen the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) is facing opposition from key government agencies, read more Proposed bill to reform MOFI faces pushback over power clash

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5 d. ago Reps Summon Edun, Cardoso Over 2021 Audit Reports, Alleged FRA Infractions

The House of Representatives has invited the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Olayemi Cardoso to appear before it on Monday over alleged internal control weaknesses in the 2021 Auditor General’s reports and non-compliance with the provisions of Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007. The House joint committee […]

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8 d. ago Power Struggles, Resource Rivalry Threaten Sudan’s Coup Regime

The arrival of Sudan’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Kamal Idris, at Port Sudan airport comes amid a turbulent political climate and an increasingly fraught landscape in eastern Sudan. Here, military factions, Islamist movements, and armed groups collide in a feverish contest over power and wealth, particularly the ministries of Finance and Minerals. Idris’s appointment marks […]

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2 w. ago MIDTERM REPORT: Economy Progresses In Policies, Challenged In Implementation

As the President Bola Tinubu administration marked two years in office, there are divergent views as to where the nation’s economy is actually headed. The Federal Ministry of Finance and the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, who are the frontline drivers of the fiscal policies of the administration, have played central roles in […]

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2 w. ago We’re concessioning key infrastructure projects to repay loans –Edun

The Federal Government is shifting towards a self-financing infrastructure model that will see critical national assets, such as ports, highways, and solar power plants, concessioned to private operators, with proceeds used to repay loans tied to these projects. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during […] The post We’re concessioning key infrastructure projects to repay loans –Edun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu congratulates Mauritania’s Ghazouani over Tah’s emergence as AfDB President

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of Mauritania following the election of Dr Sidi Ould Tah as the ninth President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. Dr Tah, a former Mauritanian Finance Minister and Director General of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa […] The post Tinubu congratulates Mauritania’s Ghazouani over Tah’s emergence as AfDB President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago AfDB: Tinubu Hails Sidi Tah’s Election, Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of Mauritania on the election of Dr Sidi Ould Tah as the ninth President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. Tah was the former Mauritanian Finance Minister and Director General of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA). Presidential spokesman, Bayo […]

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3 w. ago Reps assure on adequate revenue generation for sustainable national economic devt

Tribune Online Reps assure on adequate revenue generation for sustainable national economic devt Chairman, House of Representatives' Committee on Finance, Rep. Abiodun James Faleke, on Tuesday reiterated the 10th Assembly's resolve to enhance the performance of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and ensure adequate revenue generation for... Reps assure on adequate revenue generation for sustainable national economic devt Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nigeria pioneers sustainable health financing reforms, sets global benchmark – Minister

Tribune Online Nigeria pioneers sustainable health financing reforms, sets global benchmark – Minister "The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act 2022 is being implemented diligently, with a 15% increase in health insurance subscription over two years." Nigeria pioneers sustainable health financing reforms, sets global benchmark – Minister Tribune Online

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