…Nigeria has continued to mourn the passing of elder statesman, former Minister of Finance and Sardaunan Sokoto, Abubakar Alhaji, as tributes pour in from political leaders, traditional institutions and close associates who described him as a patriotic public servant whose lifetime of integrity, humility and national se…

…portion of the contract sum has been duly released by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy to the Accountant-General of the Federation.” The Office of the Accountant-General also directed MDAs to download and attach copies of Warrants or AIEs generated through the Government Integ…

…of petrol subsidy, the presidential aide argued that the policy had strengthened the finances of states and local governments. “The visible consequence of subsidy removal has been the sharp improvement in revenues accruing to states and local governments through the Federation Account,” he said. He also defended the ad…

…responsible for administering the funds, was then domiciled in the Federal Ministry of Finance. Despite this, the minister stressed that the Federal Government remained committed to accountability in the management of public resources. “Government is a continuum. We have a responsibility to account to Nigerians for how…

Atiku Abubakar rejected claims by Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele that fuel subsidy savings are being used to reduce government debt and improve workers' welfareThe former Vice President cited alleged CBN figures showing the federal government's credit exposure rose by ₦17.39 trillion, or 77.6%, in just one yearAtiku al…

…Office, which was not secured.’” “The Police Account and Budget, Department of Finance and Administration, Force Headquarters, Abuja ‘paid over ₦112 million [₦112,026,424.00] to some officers in 2022 to cover 2020 liabilities on outstanding allowances. But the money was not provided for in the 2022 approved estimates.”…

…on NNPCL Group CEO Bayo Ojulari to resign over alleged secrecy surrounding the company's financesThe Association of Energy Policy and Development Consultants flagged alleged ₦7.13 trillion in energy security and pipeline protection claims in NNPCL's 2024 recordsThe group accused NNPCL of reintroducing subsidy-like obli…

Following an attempt by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, to explain how fuel and foreign exchange subsidy removal savings have been spent by the Federal Government, with a promise to publish details in a few days, Nigerians are calling for transparency. Oyedele, while…

…that FIFA already has “vast reserves,” and said that its members would push for those finances to be disbursed “for football development across our region, without compromising our shared future.” Infantino’s plan had “advanced outside every established governance framework, without transparency, consultation or due pr…

…endorsed the harmonisation of customs procedures alongside expanded access to affordable finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), saying the twin reforms are critical to removing trade barriers and accelerating regional economic integration in West Africa. The resolutions were adopted at the close of th…

Troops apprehend suspected terrorist collaborators, family of ISWAP Finance Chief surrenders Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have continued to sustain pressure on terrorists through series of intelligence-led operations that resulted in the arrest of suspected terrorist collaborators, the surrender of the family m…

…management. “For us at Afrinvest, internally, there is this philosophy we call ‘Finance Meets Football’. That is how we have tagged our intervention with our partnership with Rangers International and now the NPFL. The success of the Nigerian football league is not really only about what happens on the pitch, but also…

…and Master of Business Administration from Harvard, with the business degree focused on finance and entrepreneurship. Before founding Somatus, Okezie served as Group Vice President at DaVita Inc., where he oversaw the strategic, operational and financial management of a $1bn business unit with more than 4,000 employees…

…plans to reach more than 500,000 beneficiaries through loans of up to N2 million each.Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, announced the YOUTHCRED for Entrepreneurs initiative at a launch ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.The programme is being run by the Nigerian Consum…

…manufacturers decried persistent border bottlenecks, harassment and limited access to finance despite the bloc’s free movement protocols. The […] The post ECOWAS Parliament pushes removal of regional trade barriers to boost MSMEs appeared first on Tribune Online.

…the naira's sharp depreciation over the past two years.The improvement helped reduce:Net finance costs to N3.41 billionFrom N31.37 billion a year earlierFinance income also climbed to N18.73 billion as interest income increased.Strong cash generation remained another highlight.BUA generated:N278.45 billion in operating…

…particularly in relation to constitutional consistency, the enforceability of campaign finance limits, the ouster of judicial jurisdiction in party affairs, and the narrowing of grounds for election petitions. “Ultimately, the success of these innovations will depend not only on their legislative design but also on eff…

…of the Association of Kano Business Community, Alhaji Sabiu Bako; the Commissioner for Finance, Dr Ismail Aliyu Danmaraya; APC National Ex-Officio, Muhammad Jamu Yusuf; Chairman of Singer Market, Barrister Junaidu Muhammad Zakari; and businessman, Alhaji Kabiru Adamu Gano. Akume assured the delegation that their concer…

…to the development of Northern Nigeria. Dr. Kwankwaso, who is also the Director of Finance at the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), made the remarks in Kano on Thursday while reacting to the approval of the project. He said the intervention demonstrated President Tinubu’s commitment to the gr…

…not consulted before the proposal was unveiled. The post ‘We’re committed to increasing finance for Africa’ — CAF urges review of FIFA proposal appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Wednesday, Atiku accused Tinubu’s administration of losing control of Nigeria’s public finances following a report by The PUNCH that the Federal Government borrowed far above the limit approved by the National Assembly in the 2024 fiscal year. Atiku said the latest figures, which showed that the Federal Government exce…

…gained 30.66 per cent to close at N1.060tn. Driven by a significant reduction in net finance costs, which fell to N112.11bn from N216.16bn as foreign exchange losses and interest charges eased, profit before tax surged 34.43 per cent to N981.39bn. Consequently, net income for the period settled 22.69 per cent higher at…

…concerns that relying primarily on aeronautical service charges is insufficient to finance the infrastructure, safety and security requirements demanded by international […] The post FG should diversify airport revenue beyond aeronautical charges —Expert appeared first on Tribune Online.

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