Tag: Zainab Ahmed
JUST IN: FG suspends removal of fuel subsidy
According to her, the Council agreed that the timing of the removal of fuel subsidy should not be now, but…
N80bn fraud: FG slams embattled Accountant General Ahmed with suspension
Operatives of the EFCC had on Monday, May 16, arrested Idris in connection with diversion of funds and money laundering…
FG, Sanwo-Olu call for prompt payment of Insurance claims
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr. Zainab Ahmed, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry,…
Breaking: FG suspends planned petrol subsidy removal
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, had planned a nationwide protest on the planned subsidy removal on 27 January.
Agro-processing: Ogun nominated for AFDB’s programmes
Ogun State has been nominated as one of the beneficiary states of the First Phase Implementation of Special Agro-Industrial Processing…
Lawan, Gbajabiamila meet Finance Minister over 2022-2024 MTEF/FSP
President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, on…
N770b supplementary budget for army, others
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a supplementary budget of N895 billion for 2021, out of which N770billion will…
N60bn controversy: Sack Finance Minister now, PDP tells Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told President Muhammadu Buhari to sack his Finance Minister, Budget and National Planning, Zainab…
N60b matter: Obaseki tells Zainab Ahmed end monetary rascality
Governor Godwin Obaseki, fresh from the hassles of hosting the 20th National Sports Festival has replied Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed…
Obaseki lied, we didn’t print N60bn distributed at FAAC – FG
The Federal Government on Wednesday rubbished claims by Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki that it printed N60 billion which was…
Breaking: At last, Buhari orders re-opening of land borders
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday ordered the re-opening of land borders which had been shut for over one year.
Presidential committee recommends re-opening of land borders
Nigeria is set to re-open its land borders with neigbouring West African countries, following recommendation by a presidential committee on…
Nigeria seeks fresh $750million World Bank loan
Nigeria is in the process of taking a fresh $750 million loan, from the World Bank to help states overcome…
Nigeria’s GDP shrinks by 6.1% in second quarter
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr Zainab Ahmed, has presented a report to the Federal Executive Council,…
Finance Minister Ahmed: Nigeria seeks $3.5b loan from IMF, AfDB
Nigeria’s finance minister Zainab Ahmed said the country has applied to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and African Development Bank…
COVID-19: FG seeks National Assembly’s approval for N500bn Intervention Fund
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed on Saturday met with the leadership of the National Assembly…
Coronavirus: Buhari orders payment of salaries
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the payment of March salaries to federal workers following his movement restriction in Lagos,…
Two Nigerian ministers test negative for Coronavirus
Two Nigerian ministers have tested negative for the deadly Coronavirus pandemic.
Why lecturers won’t get February salary – FG
Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed has revealed the reason why some lecturers would not receive their February salary, stating that…
Abuja not ready for Coronavirus outbreak – Senate President
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has asked the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, to immediately release the sum of…
Nigeria approaches China for $17bn loan
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed on Tuesday explained why the Federal Government decided to approach the…
Governors reject FG’s planned deduction of N162m from budget support loan
The 36 State governors have rejected the proposed plan by the Federal Government to extend the repayment period of its…
Nigeria’s debt more than N25.7 trillion: Zainab Ahmed
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, on Thursday said there are debts owed by states and…
Nigerian Govt considers excise duty on soft drinks
The Federal Government is considering introducing excise duties on carbonated drinks, according to the Minister of Finance, Budget and National…
VAT hike: Senate to invite Finance Minister, FIRS chairman
The Senate Committee on Finance says it will invite the Minister of Finance and the Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service,…
Why Nigeria’s debt appears high – Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, says Nigeria’s debt appears high because the country is currently facing a low…
Nigerian Govt committed to all inclusive governance – Minister
The Federal Government has declared that it is committed to an all inclusive governance where everyone, irrespective of age, creed…