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    Nigeria, Saudi Arabia to explore opportunities in infrastructure, economic development

    The Nigeria government has deepened economic ties with Saudi Arabia targeted at  boosting infrastructure and economic development The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun representing President Bola Tinubu and the Presidential Economic Coordination Council, led a delegation to Riyadh to strengthen economic cooperation between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. During the visit, the delegation engaged…

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    FG approves posting of Treasury officers

    The Federal Government has approved the posting of directorate level treasury officers with immediate effect towards enhancing effective service delivery. A total of 21 officers were approved for posting, according to memo obtained by WESTERN POST. The Accountant-General of the federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein   in a signed statement, said “II want to further reiterate that all officers are to note…

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  • Edun unveils N50trn budget plan for 2025, as Nigeria focuses on strategic investments

    The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has unveiled a comprehensive plan to drive Nigeria’s economic growth and poverty reduction. The plan includes a N50 trillion budget for 2025, with a focus on strategic investments and robust reforms. The Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga in a statement stated…

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    Edun lauds Nigeria Customs Service for generating  N15trn revenue

    The Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun on Wednesday presided over the 61st meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Board, where he praised the agency for generating approximately N15 trillion in revenue by September 2024. This achievement underscores Nigeria’s fiscal recovery and strengthens the government’s capacity to fund critical social and infrastructural programs.…

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    Customs to employ 3,927 new personnel

    By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has announced the approval of 3,927 new Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) personnel for recruitment in the 2024/2025 period. Edun said it would address the staffing needs to enhance the agency’s operational efficiency. The Minister announced this in Lagos at the 61st meeting of the Nigeria…

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    NCC issues guidance on simplification of tarrifs in Nigerian communications sector

    The Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC), following an extended range of consultations with industry and other stakeholders, and pursuant to the powers granted  it by the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, has issued a guidance on the simplification of Tariffs in the Nigerian Communications Sector. This is a strategic move aimed at simplifying  tariffs on the national telecommunications network, independent regulatory authority. According to…

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    National Assembly extends 2024 budget implementation to June 2025

    The National Assembly has extended the implementation of the 2024 Budget by six months, Senate President Godswill Akpabio said on Wednesday during the 2025 Budget presentation by President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio said the 2024 Budget has achieved a 50% performance rate in capital expenditure and 48% in recurrent expenditure. “We shall continue on the part of nationalism and service to…

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    Nigeria targets N34.82trn in revenue to fund 2025 budget, says Tinubu

    …to spend N15.81trn on debt servicing  President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday disclosed that the Nigeria is targeting N34.82 trillion in revenue to fund the 2025 budget, stressing  that the budget proposal tell a bold and exciting story of the direction the present administration is re taking to retool and revamp the socio-economic fabric of the society. Tinubu at the 2025…

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    Security, Health, Education, Infrastructure top as Tinubu presents N47.9tn 2025 budget proposal

    Security and defence, infrastructure, health and education were some of the sectors with high allocations in the N47.9tn Budget Proposal presented by President Bola Tinubu before a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday afternoon.  “It is with great pleasure that I lay before this distinguished joint session of the National Assembly, the 2025 Budget of the National Assembly…

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    Tinubu arrives National Assembly for 2025 budget presentation

    By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly Complex to present the 2025 national budget. President Tinubu entered the chamber, at about 12:10 in which he would be addressing a joint session of both green and red chamber. He was accompanied by some government officials. The National Anthem was also taken. The Federal Executive Council (FEC)…

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