Economy

Aug
21
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
A Future-Ready Society: Being Text Of Speech By Gov. Otti During Visit Of The British High Commissioner….

A Future-Ready Society: Being Text Of Speech By Gov. Otti During Visit Of The British High Commissioner….

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
A Future-Ready Society Being the Text of a Speech by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, During the Visit of the British High Commissioner/Close-Out Ceremony of the 5-Day Digital Training Workshop for Abia Civil Servants Sponsored by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Protocols, I am very delighted to welcome the British High Commissioner, His Excellency, Dr Richard Montgomery and his entourage to Abia, God’s Own State. This very visit by the High Commissioner and his team highlights in a very special way, his genuine commitment to the development of Nigeria, and its subnational units.…
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Aug
19
2024
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NNPC Ltd Speaks On Fuel Supply Situation

NNPC Ltd Speaks On Fuel Supply Situation

Economy, Business, News Flash, Oil & Gas
NNPC Ltd Speaks On Fuel Supply Situation The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has breaks silence on fuel supply situation in the country. The NNPC Ltd in a statement released today says the organization regrets the tightness in fuel supply witnessed in some parts of Lagos and the FCT. The statement by Olufemi SoneyeChief Corporate Communications OfficerNNPC Ltd attributes the tightness to distribution challenges. NNPCLimited is urging motorists to shun panic buying stressing that it is working round the clock with relevant stakeholders to restore normalcy.
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Aug
19
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
FGN Plans New Taxes, Regulation For Cryptocurrency By September

FGN Plans New Taxes, Regulation For Cryptocurrency By September

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash
FG Plans New Taxes, Regulation For Cryptocurrency By September The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, announced that the Federal Government is set to introduce new tax laws by September, which will include regulations for the cryptocurrency industry. Speaking over the weekend at the FIRS 2024 Stakeholders Engagement with the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Finance in Lagos, Dr. Adedeji highlighted the absence of current legal frameworks governing cryptocurrency in Nigeria, calling for the urgent need for regulation. Nigeria’s cryptocurrency industry is estimated to be worth up to $400 million and one…
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Aug
19
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
FGN Eyes $500m World Bank Loan To Boost Education, Health Sectors

FGN Eyes $500m World Bank Loan To Boost Education, Health Sectors

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, Education, Health, News Flash
FG Eyes $500m World Bank Loan To Boost Education, Health Sectors The Federal Government is targeting a $500m loan from the World Bank to tackle inadequate human resource issues in the country’s education and healthcare systems. The proposed loan, part of the Nigeria Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity Governance Programme, is intended to tackle long-standing staffing gaps and enhance the performance management of basic education teachers and primary healthcare workers. According to the “Programme Information Document” for the appraisal stage of the Nigeria Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity Governance Programme, obtained by Sunday PUNCH on Friday,…
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Aug
17
2024
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FAAC Disburses N1.358 Trillion In July 2024 To FG, States, LGAs

FAAC Disburses N1.358 Trillion In July 2024 To FG, States, LGAs

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash
FAAC Disburses N1.358 Trillion In July 2024 To FG, States, LGAs The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N1.358 trillion to Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils in July 2024. This allocation, which came from the July 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue, is aimed at promoting equitable distribution of resources across the country. According to the communiqué at the end of the meeting, the Federal Government received a cumulative sum of N431.079 billion while state governments were allocated N473.477 billion. Local governments received N343.703 billion, and oil-producing states were granted N109.816 billion. The breakdown of the N1.358 trillion total…
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Aug
16
2024
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11 FGN Initiatives Nigerians Should Know About, Websites To Register

11 FGN Initiatives Nigerians Should Know About, Websites To Register

Economy, FGN, News Flash
11 FG Initiatives Nigerians Should Know About, Websites To Register The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced that Nigerians can access at least eleven different initiatives established by the Federal Government. These key initiatives span various sectors, including education, transportation, business, housing, and skills acquisition, among others. Idris made this disclosure in a Wednesday noon post on X, using the hashtag #HMMohammedIdris. He also shared a two-minute and 52-second video on his page. He posted, “Nigerians have at least eleven different initiatives created by the federal government to apply and register for These eleven key initiatives cover…
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Aug
16
2024
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Nigerian Refineries Spent N127Billion On Salaries, Employee Benefits In 2 Years Without Producing Oil

Nigerian Refineries Spent N127Billion On Salaries, Employee Benefits In 2 Years Without Producing Oil

Business, Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Nigerian Refineries Spent N127Billion On Salaries, Employee Benefits In 2 Years Without Producing Oil Nigeria’s refinery woes persist, with the country’s facilities struggling to function optimally. A SaharaReporters investigation reveals that despite their inability to refine crude oil or generate revenue, these companies have spent billions on employee compensation. An analysis of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company’s audited financial statements shows that the Kaduna, Port Harcourt, and Warri refinery companies collectively expended N127.326 billion on salaries, wages, and employee benefits between 2020 and 2021. The amount was allocated for salaries and wages in September 2020, despite the fact that all…
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Aug
15
2024
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N50Billion Given To NELFUND Came From Recovered Proceeds Of Crime, Not Donation – EFCC

N50Billion Given To NELFUND Came From Recovered Proceeds Of Crime, Not Donation – EFCC

Crime, Economy, News Flash
N50Billion Given To NELFUND Came From Recovered Proceeds Of Crime, Not Donation – EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday said the N50 billion given to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), also known as Students Loan, was not a donation as reported by some media organisations. The anti-corruption agency in a statement issued by its Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said the fund was rather part of the recovered proceeds of crime remitted to the Nigerian government which the government decided to plough into students loan scheme. There were reports that the agency on…
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Aug
13
2024
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Jubilation As FG Pays 45-Months Minimum Wage Areas To NiMET Staff

Jubilation As FG Pays 45-Months Minimum Wage Areas To NiMET Staff

Economy, FGN, News Flash
Excitement As FG Pays 45-Months Minimum Wage Arrears To NiMET Staff The Federal Government has settled the outstanding minimum wage arrears for the staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET), covering a period of 3 years and 9 months. This payment resolves a long-standing issue dating back to 2019, which had caused tensions between NiMet’s management, its employees, and labour unions. The Director General of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for authorizing the settlement of these arrears. The unions had initially planned to initiate a strike on May 20, 2024, but this action was halted…
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Aug
11
2024
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Nigeria Still Repaying $10.6Billion Loans Taken By Ex- president Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan – World Bank

Nigeria Still Repaying $10.6Billion Loans Taken By Ex- president Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan – World Bank

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics
Nigeria Still Repaying $10.6billion Loans Taken By Ex-Presidents Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan – World Bank The World Bank Group Finances has disclosed that the Nigerian government is still repaying $10.6billion in loans taken by former presidents. The loans totalling 69 were obtained during the administrations of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, and Goodluck Jonathan. The Debt Management Office (DMO) had in June 2024 reported that as of March 31, 2024, Nigeria’s total domestic and external debt stood at N121.67 trillion ($91.46 billion). The domestic debt amounted to N65.65 trillion ($46.29 billion), while external debt was N56.02 trillion…
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