By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Debt Management Office (DMO) has stated that the Federal Government has made adequate budgetary provisions to meet Nigeria’s foreign and local debt obligations. The DMO disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. According to the agency, Nigeria’s debt management practices align with relevant legislation,Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) says it is committed to strengthening Nigeria’s infrastructure framework in 2025. Its Director-General (D-G), Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, made the commitment in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Ewalefoh said the commission would deploy innovative financing models and harness private sector expertiseContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining exploration and other related activities in Zamfara, after five years. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake disclosed this at a press briefing on Sunday in Abuja. Alake said the move was made following significant improvementContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Federal Government is partnering with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to address key economic challenges and foster business growth. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said this during an interactive session with members of theContinue Reading
President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the positive impact of the naira for crude swap deal on the Nigerian economy. Dangote said that the swap has led to reduction in prices of petroleum products in the country. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says it is committed to sustained collaboration with the media and civil society for effective communication of statistical data. Adeyemi Adeniran, Statistician-General of the Federation and CEO of the NBS said this at a Retreat for Journalists and Civil Society Organisations(CSOs)Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) says there is need for government’s partnership on legal reforms and policy directions aimed at enhancing business recovery in the country. President of BRIPAN, Mr Chimezie Ihekweazu, made this submission at the association’s 23rd Annual General MeetingContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), has collected a total of N252.83 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2024. The acting Executive Chairman of the service, Mr Michael Ango, made this known at the 2024 end of year media parley, in Abuja on Thursday. AngoContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) management has approved the promotion of 1,419 junior officers across various ranks. The service spokesman, Abdullahi Maiwada, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Maiwada said that the move was ratified at the NCS’s 10th management meeting, chaired byContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has announced plans to establish a Continental University aimed at addressing the skills gap across Africa. The President of ACCI, Dr Emeka Obegolu, said this at the chamber’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja. According to Obegolu, a SeniorContinue Reading
