…Aligns Finance with Green Agenda By, Barbara Bako, Abuja. In a significant move towards addressing climate change, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun made a move to advance efforts to operationalize the country’s Climate Change Fund (CCF) The minister made this move while hosting Dr. Nkiruka Madueke, Director-General…
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a safe and conducive environment that will foster private sector investments aimed at unlocking new economic potentials as well as create job opportunities for the teeming youth in the country. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun…
Barbara Bako, Abuja The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, called on global investors to partner with Nigeria to unlock the country’s energy potential.… According to a statement signed by Director, Information and Public Relations of the Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga on Friday, the minister made the call…
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has reiterated that the Federal Government’s fundamental priority is to ensure that fiscal policy remains robust, consistent, and aligned with monetary policy. Edun said this on Thursday in Abuja while giving his speech at the high-level interactive session with…
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun met with a high-level delegation from Union Bank of Nigeria, to collaborate on accelerating Nigeria’s economic growth, drive financial inclusion, and promote national development. The Minister while hosting the Union Banks’s delegation led by its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer,…
Barbara Bako, Abuja The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has officially received Nigeria’s membership certificate as the 77th European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) member.… A delegation from EBRD, led by Heike Harmgart, had discussions on future collaboration and presented Nigeria’s membership certificate to the Minister in…
Reflecting on AfCFTA Implementation in Nigeria By Yusuf Issa An-Nuphawi As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation in Nigeria continues in full swing, 2024 was a year of significant progress. The sustained commitment and proactive engagement with sub-national, regional and international stakeholders, ensures that Nigeria is well-positioned to capitalize on the vast opportunities…
Flutterwave has the Federal Government’s support towards listing on the Nigerian Exchange, a statement from the Presidency said on Sunday… According to the statement, the request followed the assurance of President Tinubu, pledging that his administration will support businesses in the financial technology sector that provide payment infrastructure services for Nigerians and Africans. He said…
Barbara Bako, Abuja. ….Aims to Unlock Affordable Housing and Improve Economic Growth The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards addressing Nigeria’s Housing Finance Gap with the launch of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF). The project, a N250 billion initiative is designed to provide low-cost, long-term mortgage financing…
….as Saudi Agricultural Livestock Investment Company increases its investment in Olam by $1.2 billion. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said that the economic diplomacy carried out by President Bola Tinubu around the world is yielding the desired results. The minister said this while briefing State House correspondents…
