Tag: Zainab Ahmed
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…