Finance Minister Outlines Plan for $1trn Economy
Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, said Nigeria has moved beyond the phase of restoring macroeconomic stability and must now focus on translating economic reforms into inclusive growth, higher productivity, and shared prosperity.
Delivering...
Tinubu Launches $3.05bn World Bank-Backed Anti-Poverty Programmes
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday unveiled about $3.05bn in World Bank-funded programmes aimed at reducing poverty, strengthening healthcare and education, and improving the livelihoods of vulnerable Nigerians, saying the gains of his administration’s economic reforms must be felt...
Economic Reforms Yielding Consistent Growth – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said Nigeria’s economy was making significant foundational progress despite the challenges associated with the reforms his administration has implemented over the past three years.
The President also received commendation from the leadership of Deloitte...
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are seeking to expand trade and investment under their newly signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), officials confirmed after a meeting in Abuja.
The Federal Government’s $500m World Bank-backed electricity metering programme has installed only 217,784 smart meters out of its target of 3.2 million, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
Tinubu Rejects Two NASS Bills Citing Constitutional Issues
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday declined assent to two bills passed by the National Assembly, citing constitutional concerns and defects that require correction before the proposed legislation can become law.
The Senate was notified of the President’s decision...