By Chinedu Anolue No fewer than 136 million Nigerians have been enrolled into the National Identity Database of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The Director-General (D-G) of the commission, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, disclosed this in Abuja, during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. Coker-Odusote saidContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS has announced the roll-out support of 288million euros to Nigeria’s healthcare, agriculture, finance, migration, climate and digital public infrastructure sectors. The delegation made the announcement at the EU-Nigeria Ministerial news conference in Abuja, to announce the roll-out fundsContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has described the motor rally organised as part of the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as a symbol of resilience and growing economic confidence in Nigeria. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, said this at the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, says cassava bio-ethanol, utilised in agriculture, industry, energy and for clean environment, will be deployed by the Federal Government for broad-based economic transformation. The minister stated this at the opening of a two-day public-private dialogue on theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Prof. Attahiru Jega, Former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, have called for empowerment and constructive engagement of youths to bolster national development. Jega and Bagudu made the call at the 10th Anniversary of a youths-led organisationContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, says Nigeria’s economy is witnessing a significant turnaround, driven by bold reforms, improved coordination, and a renewed focus on national priorities. In an interview for an upcoming documentary marking President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary, he saidContinue Reading
