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The Late 5: Sowore protests exclusion from Presidential debate, Ezekwesili, Moghalu react; In a sane society, a peace accord is not necessary – Donald Duke | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Petroluem Industry Bill was experiencing delay because reforms in the industry must be well thought…
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The Late 5: 210 inmates escape from Minna Prison, Police make U-turn on Saraki invitation and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: 210 inmates on Sunday night escaped from the Minna Maximum Prisons, Tunga area of Minna Metropolis in Niger. Spokesperson of the…
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FG to pay economic consultant N458m to conduct research
The Federal Government is making plans to hire a consultant to conduct a study that will aid the implementation of the present administration’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan. The Federal…
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WIMBIZ holds 16th Annual Conference themed: ‘The Future is HERe!
Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), the foremost non-governmental Organisation for women is scheduled to hold its 16th Annual Conference on November 13th and 14th at Eko Hotel…
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Despite exit from recession, Nigeria’s economy still vulnerable – FG
The Federal Government has said Nigeria's economy is still vulnerable to shock, despite recently coming out of recession. Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma, said this while addressing…
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Ministers attribute end of recession to govt’s hard work
The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed Wednesday, stated that Nigeria’s exit from recession is due to a conscientious effort. Mr Mohammed said the country had been on the path to…
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[The Presidential Blog] UK foreign secretary, Boris Johnson meets with Osinbajo
Donald Trump's twin from another mother, Boris Johnson spent sometime with the Vice President, Mr Geoffery Onyeama, the Foreign Affairs Minister and Senator Udo Udoma, Minister for Budget and National…
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Buhari meets with ministers, CBN governor on the state of the economy
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday, received briefings from the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udo Udoma, the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun. and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),…
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Just In: Buhari meets Adeosun, Udoma, others
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun; Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma; and the Chief…
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We will send 2018 budget to N’Assembly by October – FG
Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma on Thursday said the Federal Government will ensure that the 2018 Appropriation Bill is submitted to the National Assembly in October. Udoma…
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FG to present 2018 budget to NASS in October
Nigeria's Federal Government Thursday, said it would submit the 2018 budget to the National Assembly in October this year. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udo Udoma said…
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We will fund part of 2017 budget with recovered loots – FG
The Federal Government on Monday sais it will use part of the looted funds recovered so far to partly finance the 2017 budget. Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator…
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2017 Budget: ‘We are studying the appropriation bill’ – Ministry
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Ministry of Budget and National Planning has said it is studying the 2017 Appropriation Bill presented to the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, the Punch reports. The study…
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FG lacks funds to pay salaries, pensions – Udoma
by Azeez Adeniyi The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma has said the Federal Government lacks funds to pay for salaries and pensions. Udoma said this on Thursday,…
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What signs? It looks like Senator Udo Udoma does not know what he’s saying again
Senator Udo Udoma, the Minister for Budget and National Planning has just said that he - and probably some other visionary planners and Federal Government goons - have started seeing…
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Recession: There has been positive signs of economic recovery – FG
by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has said it has started seeing positive signs that the economy was recovering from recession. The Minister for Budget and National Planning, Senator Udo…
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World Bank loan will be determined by budget size – Udoma
by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma has said the amount of money in the 2017 budget would determine the size of the loan that Nigeria…
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FG has no plan to increase taxes – Minister
Minister of budget and national planning, Udo Udoma has said the federal government has no plan to increase taxes. He said this in a statement signed by his media adviser,…
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2017 budget: N’Assembly, Adeosun, Udoma, 57 others to meet on Monday
The National Assembly will meet the Minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun, Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma and 57 others on Monday over the 2017 budget. Chairman of…
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FG will fully implement economic recovery plan – Udoma
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma has said the Federal Government will fully implement the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan. The minister said the plan will help…
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FG to privatise national assets as part of economic recovery plan
Minister of Budget and National planning Udo Udoma has said the Federal Government is considering sale of assets as part of its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan due to be…
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FG to use N258bn from recovered loot to fund 2017 budget
The Federal Government says it plans to use N250 billion out of funds recovered from corrupt officials to finance the 2017 budget. Ben Akabueze, director-general of the National Budget Office,…
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FG not responsible for economic challenges – Udoma, El-Rufai
The Federal Government on Thursday said it was not responsible for the nation's current economic challenges. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma, said this while speaking with…
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Buhari to present 2017 budget on Wednesday
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Wednesday present the 2017 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly. The presentation of the document is expected to hold at 12pm. On November…
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‘FG not interested in IMF loan’
The Federal Government says it is not sourcing any loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). James Akpandem, media adviser to the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma…
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Nigeria’s foreign reserves fall to $24.74bn – Udoma
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udo Udoma on Tuesday said Nigeria's foreign reserves dropped from $26.51 billion to $24.74 billion within the second quaerter of 2016 to September. Udoma…
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Recession: Sack Adeosun, Udoma; appoint competent brains, Senate tells Buhari
The Senate on Wednesday recommended the sack of Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun and her counterpart in the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma. The senators made the…
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‘A minister doesn’t have to know everything’ – Jibrin
Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin has said that Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun has what it takes to revive the Nigerian economy. The former chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on…
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Despite IMF negative projection, FG says economy will grow
Contrary to the forecast by the International Monetary Fund that the Nigerian economy will contract further, the Federal Government has said that Nigeria's economy will pick up in the 3rd…
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‘2016 budget will be fully implemented’ – Minister
Despite his initial statement that the 2016 budget might not achieve a 100 percent implementation, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udo Udoma has reversed his earlier assertion to say that the…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy