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We Have Disbursed Conditional Cash Transfer To 25 Million Nigerians — FG 

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FG Halts VAT On Diesel, Cooking Gas

The Federal Government on Thursday said 25 million Nigerians have so far received the ₦25,000 conditional cash transfer. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondents shortly after the National Economic Council meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. He enumerated the steps taken by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to...

Our Prayers Made  $1 Not To Hit N10,000 By Now, Says Pastor Adeboye

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Pastor Adeboye Makes Shocking Revelation On Those Holding Nigeria's Money, Releases Fresh Prophecy

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has attributed Nigeria’s current exchange rate stability to divine intervention, warning that without it, the naira could have plunged to ₦10,000 to $1. Speaking at the Special Holy Ghost Congress in Abuja, Pastor Adeboye noted that, through his prayers and those of his followers, the naira’s...

CBN Threatens Severe Sanctions Against Banks Hoarding Currency 

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced severe penalties for any bank involved in currency hoarding or diversion as part of its commitment to ensuring proper distribution of the nation’s currency.  In a circular issued on November 13, 2024, the CBN outlined stringent measures for Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) found to be diverting cash to unauthorised hawkers. Under the new...

Tinubu Writes NASS, Seeks Approval For N1.77tn Fresh Loan 

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President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly, seeking approval of a fresh N1.767tn as a new external borrowing plan in the 2024 appropriation act. If approved, the loan will be used to part-finance the budget deficit of N9.7tn for the 2024 budget. The president’s request was read by the speaker during plenary on Tuesday. The president has also forwarded the...

Senate Approves Tinubu’s $2.2BN Loan Request

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Senate Approves Tinubu’s $2.2BN Loan Request

President Bola Tinubu's request for a $2.2 billion loan to help partially finance the ₦9.7 trillion budget deficit for the fiscal year 2024 was approved by the Senate on Thursday. The approval followed the presentation of a report by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, Aliyu Wamakko, during plenary. Presiding over the session, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau...

Gov. Sanwo-Olu Presents ₦3trn 2025 Budget To Lagos Assembly

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has presented the sum of ₦3.005 trillion before the state House of Assembly as a proposed budget for the year 2025. Briefing the lawmakers on Thursday in Alausa, Sanwo-Olu emphasised the budget’s focus on infrastructural development and sustainability. Tagged the “Budget of Sustainability,” it seeks to focus on capital projects aimed at economic growth and development. A...

Customs Generates N144.2bn Revenue In 10 Months 

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We ‘ll Stick To Official Exchange Rate For Clearing Of Goods — Customs CG

The Murtala Mohammed Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Thursday stated that it realised the sum of N143.2 billion revenue into the federal government coffers between January and October, 2024. Aside, the revenue the command also intercepted, 250 turtles, 23 pieces of walkie-talkies, 175 pieces of military helmet, and 50 pieces of drones allegedly being smuggled into the country...

Despite Improved Revenue, We Still Need More Borrowings, Edun Tells Senate 

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FG Halts VAT On Diesel, Cooking Gas

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says the Nigerian government needs more borrowings to fund its budget even though some Ministries, Departments and Agencies have surpassed their revenue target. Edun said this during an interactive session of the Senate Joint Committees on Finance and National Planning and Economic Affairs on the 2025-2027 Medium-Term Expenditure...

No Rest Till Nigerians Feel Impact Of My Economic Reforms, Tinubu Vows 

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FG Seeks Stronger US Ties Amid Trump’s Deportation Threats

Following the newly released third quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report by the National Bureau of Statistics, President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of better economic output as the economy continues to expand. Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.46 per cent, compared to the 3.19 per cent growth recorded in the second quarter, according to the NBS. The growth in GDP shows...

Abia Workers To Receive 13th Month Salary Before Dec 20, Gov. Otti Assures 

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Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has announced plans by his administration to pay both the December and the 13th month salaries to workers before December 20, 2024. Speaking during a critical meeting with leaders of workers’ unions in the state including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Otti assured that just like he did last year, he will pay the...

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