FG hails ICIEC support for Nigeria’s infrastructure drive

Barbara Bako, Abuja. As part of efforts to deepen financial collaboration and accelerate delivery of priority infrastructure across the country, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,…

FG commences payment of wage award arrears

Barbara Bako, Abuja The Federal Government has commenced payment of the N35,000 wage award arrears to federal government workers. The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) made…

ASUU threatens strike as FG defaults again

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh warning to the Federal Government over its continued failure to honour previous agreements, hinting that a nationwide strike could…

FG review Trade, Investment priorities at EMT meeting

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards repositioning Nigeria’s economy, as the Economic Management Team (EMT) convened to assess Nigeria’s trade strategy, investment climate, and…

FG inaugurates AMCON board to strengthen asset recovery

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Government has inaugurated the new Board of Directors of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), marking a renewed phase in the Corporation’s mandate to…

FG secures €100m French funding to support creative projects — Minister

The Federal Government has secured a €100 million concessionary funding facility from the French Treasury to support Nigeria’s creative infrastructure, expanding the initial package from €35 million. This was revealed…

FG unveils platform to raise $500m for climate finance

In a major push to unlock green finance and promote sustainable development, the Federal Government has unveiled the Nigerian Climate Investment Platform (NCIP), a country-led initiative designed to attract up…

FG forms panel to standardise student loan payments

The Federal Government has announced the creation of a high-level committee to streamline and standardise fee payment processes across the country’s tertiary institutions. This is a bid to improve the…

SPIN Project to boost irrigation, food security — Minister

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially inaugurated the Project Steering Committee for the Sustainable Power and Irrigation in Nigeria (SPIN) Project at a high-level ceremony held today, May 9,…

FG, IFAD sign $158m deal to boost agriculture

…Move to tackle poverty in Northern Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a $158.15 million financing agreement to kick-start the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN), a…