Afreximbank launches $6bn development programme to support African countries Nigeria, South Africa to account for 17% and 15%, respectively
Senior Manager in the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) told Daily News Egypt that the bank will launch a development financing programme for the benefit of all African countries by providing…
Osinbajo advocates debt for climate swaps, greater participation in global carbon market for African nations
If and when Nigeria’s idea for a Debt-For-Climate Swap deal, tabled last week in the US at different forums and events including at the White House by Vice President Yemi…
We all need to act fast on economy, ASUU strike, Osinbajo tells visiting APC Governors
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, received APC Governors today in his office at the Presidential Villa on a felicitation visit as he recovers from the surgery done last month. While…
FG, States, LGCs Share N954.085bn
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared billion with the three tiers of government, as federation allocation for July. This is according to a statement signed by Mr Phil…
Osinbajo launches FG’S energy transition plan as Nigeria seeks $10bn initial support package …World Bank, US EXIM Bank pledge $3b implementation support
Africa’s increasing energy gaps require collaboration to take ownership of the continent’s transition pathways and the action should be decisive and urgent, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof.…
Osinbajo notes progress in infrastructure, inaugurated new council with public-private collaboration …List plans to further reduce deficit, attaining 70% stock
Osinbajo Collaboration between the Federal Government and the private sector will not only ensure effective coordination of the infrastructure development across the nation, and all sectors of the economy,…
Prices of beans, groundnut oil, tomatoes, others rose in July – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics has said that the prices of selected food items including beans, tomatoes, groundnut, beef, and palm oil, among other consumer goods recorded sharp increases in…
Telecom subscribers to pay 5% tax on call, text, data
The Federal Government has disclosed that telecommunications subscribers would pay a 5 per cent tax on call, SMS, and data services. Indications to this development were dropped during a Nigerian…
Senate summons CBN Governor over naira fall
The Senate, on Wednesday, resolved to summon the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, to educate and inform senators in a closed session on the reasons…
BudgIT raises concerns over poor performance of the 2022 budget
BudgIT, a foremost civic-tech organisation leading advocacy for transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public financial management, has expressed concerns over the poor fiscal performance of the federal government's 2022 budget…