Nigeria Reopens Land Borders
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the reopening of four land borders with immediate effect.
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed, who disclosed this after the 28th virtual FEC meeting, said other borders would be reopened...
FEC Approves N59.35bn For Aviation, Roads Projects
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N59.350 billion for roads and aviation projects across the country.
Three ministers – Babatunde Fashola (Works and Housing), Alhaji Lai Mohammed (Information and Culture), on behalf of Senator Hadi Sirika (Aviation)...
No Plan To Review 2021 Spending Estimates - Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, yesterday in Abuja, said there is no plan to review the 2021 budget currently before the National Assembly.
She has also allayed the fears of...
Finance Bill Proposes Tax Reliefs For Donors To COVID-19 Funds
More highlights of the Finance Bill 2020, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, were unveiled yesterday at a virtual National Economic Council (NEC) meeting presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.
Presenting the bill...
Fed Govt Disburses N195bn Export Grant To 270 Exporters
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has said that a total of N195 billion has been disbursed to 270 exporters under the Export Expansion Grant (EEG) programme of the federal government.
However, the figure is lower than the...
FG Seeks NASS's Approval For Issuance Of N35bn Promissory Notes
The federal government yesterday revealed plans to issue promissory notes worth N35.813 billion to 30 local contractors.
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed disclosed this during the 2021 budget defence held...
