Wale Edun
29 Aug
Minister of Finance, Wale Edun says the federal government has raked in N83 billion, $609 million and (€)5 million through its whistleblowin
26 Aug
During the protests to end hunger and bad governance, there were desperate and poorly coordinated attempts by the federal information managers to deflect citizens’ anger at state governors.
19 Aug
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, presided over a pivotal meeting of the Presidential Panel on the Social Investment Programme (SIP) at the Finance Ministry headquarters on Monday. The meeting was convened to provide updates on the progress of the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programme, introduce newly appointed members…
16 Aug
The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has inaugurated a technical sub-committee to implement the directive on crude oil sale to local refineries in naira. According to a statement yesterday by Mohammed Manga
15 Aug
•Inflation to drop 33.2 per cent, analysts predict The Ministry of Finance has given the nod to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to begin the implementation of the 150-day zero import duty on basic food items, a move expected to bring down the prices of food. Confirming the approval, the NCS said the duty waiver…
13 Aug
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has convened a high-level stakeholder meeting to carry out President Bola Tinubu's directive for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC) to sell crude oil to local refineries in Naira. Recall that on July 29, Tinubu directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited…
8 Aug
As protesters demand the reversal of fuel subsidy removal, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has explained it may not be possible, noting that even with the subsidy removal, the country is spending as much as $600 million on fuel importation monthly.
3 Aug
The global economic shockwaves necessitated the implementation of the excruciating economic reforms embarked upon by the Federal Government, President Bola Tinubu has said.
31 Jul
House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts Committee has given a 60-day ultimatum to the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, to automate foreign currency collection in foreign missions.
29 Jul
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in 1987 tinkered with the idea of a single currency for the regional bloc, which has taken so long in its incubation. Now, the recent exit of the trio of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso has shifted its…
26 Jul
The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has revealed that over 600,000 households have benefited from the direct cash transfer programme of the federal government since the resumption of the project. He disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the half-year review ministerial press briefing, tagged, ‘Economic Recovery and Growth: Progress and Prospects 2024’. Recall President…
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Baba Mohammed Azare has been appointed as the 34th Commissioner of Police (CP) in Akwa Ibom State. According to a statement by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, the new CP, a native of Bauchi State, has a strong academic background, holding a BA in Mass Communications and…
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Suspected terrorists have killed the Acting Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Katsina State, Alhaji Amadu Surajo. The terrorists also killed three other people and injured several others. The incident occurred in the late hours of Saturday night into the wee hours of Sunday morning when the hoodlums attacked Mai…
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The top bidder at a Tokyo fish market said they paid $1.3 million for a tuna on Sunday, the second highest price ever paid at an annual prestigious New Year auction. Michelin-starred sushi restauranteurs, the Onodera Group said they paid 207 million yen for the 276 kilogramme (608 pounds) bluefin tuna, roughly the size and…
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Dr Badiru Apaokagi, coach of Team Apaokagi at the just-concluded fourth Play With Kwara Youths (PWKY) sports tournament, has expressed optimism about the platform’s potential to groom future leaders for the state. Speaking during a dinner on Friday to celebrate his team’s performance, Apaokagi said that if the tournament maintains the same dedication and tempo,…
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The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) on Saturday presented a development blueprint, outlining their expectations for a new relationship with the government and oil companies to address legacy issues and bring development to the Ogoni region. The presentation was made during the 32nd Ogoni Day celebration, marking 32 years since the…
33 mins ago
Ghanaian actor-turned-politician, John Dumelo, has shared the sad news of his father's passing. John Anato-Dumelo Snr. died at the age of 75. Dumelo posted the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, reflecting on their final moments together. He expressed deep gratitude for his father’s guidance and unwavering support throughout his life. The actor recalled…
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Amidst Nigeria’s economic struggles, Calabar’s streets come alive with nearly two million revellers in stunning attire, celebrating one of West Africa’s biggest street carnivals. Revellers dressed in glitzy, colourful costumes danced down the streets of Calabar, southern Nigeria, last weekend as giant speakers blasted Afrobeats for one of West Africa’s most prestigious carnivals. Every December,…
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Former Greek prime minister Costas Simitis died Sunday at the age of 88, state-run Ertnews reported. Simitis had not been facing a particular health problem. A former prime minister and one of the founding members of the socialist party Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK), Simitis left his mark on the political life of the country. He…
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Japanese authorities began culling some 50,000 chickens Sunday after a bird flu outbreak at a farm in the northern Iwate region. It is the 19th bird flu outbreak of the season in Japan, the agriculture ministry said. The latest farm reported increasing deaths of fowl, and test results confirmed Sunday that bird flu was the…