Wale Edun
2 days ago
Resort by the Federal Government to import food under its interventionist policy to crash skyrocketing prices of food items and mitigate hardship in the country is pragmatic and should be supported by every stakeholder.
4 days ago
Industry experts have welcomed the Federal Government’s approval for a N250 billion real estate investment fund to provide affordable, long-term mortgages to Nigerians and expressed concerns about its implementation, sustainability, and role of existing institutions.
15 Nov
In a bid to tackle Nigeria’s severe housing deficit and stimulate long-term economic growth, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N250 billion real estate investment fund aimed at providing affordable, long-term mortgages to Nigerians.
15 Nov
The Federal Government is considering adding a fresh liability of $2.2 billion to the existing debt overhang as part of its plans to fund an ambitious spending envelope of N47.9 trillion next year.
5 Nov
President Bola Tinubu has reminded his new ministers that they will be abused and criticised but urged them to remain focused and resilient. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda
1 Nov
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Thursday revealed a new government policy that would permit Nigerians who currently hold dollars outside the formal banking system to return those funds into the financial system.
1 Nov
President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N10 billion in Medical Relief Programme for the provision of vital drugs to those in need, especially those affected by flooding.
28 Oct
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, are optimistic that ongoing efforts will flip the foreign exchange (FX) soon and see the naira gaining significantly against the dollar.
24 Oct
The minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun, announced on Wednesday that the country’s gross foreign reserves have grown due to the government’s decision to stop defending the naira through heavy interventions. Edu made this known on Wednesday during a Nigeria fixed income meeting with foreign investors in Washington, D.C. The…
24 Oct
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, stated that Nigeria would continue to prioritise
19 Oct
Successive administrations in the country have in the past
labored in vain to deregulate the downstream petroleum sector, amid resistance from groups such as the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress.
18 Oct
The share of Nigerians living below the national poverty line has risen from 40.1 per cent in 2018 to 56 per cent as of this year, the World Bank has said.
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The Lagos State Government and social protection stakeholders have called for strengthened partnerships to ensure vulnerable groups benefit from its social intervention programmes. Recently, the Lagos State Government took the campaign for its social protection programmes to residents across five divisions in Ikorodu, Badagary, Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Epe (IBILE). The campaign was executed by…
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Nigeria is teetering on the brink and risks non-qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after a disastrous outing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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From his haven in Finland, Simon Ekpa’s fiery agitation paralysed South-East Nigeria, inciting violence and economic ruin.
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Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George, yesterday, lamented the destructive influence of the selfish interests of some members, as the party set to hold its National Executive Committee (NEC) on November 28.
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s appetite for loans following yesterday’s swift passage of the president’s fresh request to borrow N1.77 trillion (approximately $2.2 billion) in support of the N28.7 trillion 2024 budget.
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The Senate has amended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act to prescribe life imprisonment for individuals found guilty of storing, transporting, or concealing illicit drugs and substances.
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A renowned chartered accountant, viz-a-viz, the Tayese of London, Chief Olanrewaju Sharafa has extended his congratulations to the newly elected leadership of the Nigerian Union of Agriculture and Allied Employees (NUAAE). NUAAE is a prominent trade union representing workers in Nigeria’s agriculture and allied sectors. The union is committed to safeguarding the rights, welfare, and…
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Nigeria's infrastructural deficit is likely to widen to $878 billion in the next 26 years, a report by Agustos and Co. has said.
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The National Economic Council (NEC), yesterday, gave a one-week ultimatum to three Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, to submit their position paper on the proposed creation of state police.
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Now when it is said that marriage in Islam is an act of worship this begins to become pertinent when consideration is given to the challenges that usually follow its solemnization. When a woman leaves her home for another, it means she is prepared to be a friend to all and an enemy to none.