Mrs Zainab Ahmed Archives

FG seeking approval from National Assembly for $1.2 billion agric loan, Capital market to get more tax incentives - FG , FEC reviews Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas project contract, approves $2.571 billion, FG to reduce N1.5 trillion from 2020 budget due to coronavirus

The Federal Government has forecasted that the Nigerian economy will grow by as much as 4.2% in 2022.

Minimum wage, NLC, Looting by former governors blocks excuses for new minimum wage

Labour set for showdown with FG, rejects plan to reduce salaries

by Chike Olisah

May 6, 2021

The NLC president demanded an increase in the remunerations and allowances of Nigerian workers.

Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, FEC reviews Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas project contract, approves $2.571 billion, Don’t over heat bleak economic outlook – Finance Minister, FAAC meeting ends abruptly as members disagree over revenue allocation for FG, States, LGs, Nigeria’s total debt portfolio as at December 2019 stands at N27.4 trillion, Accountant-General’s office fire outbreak: FG reacts to claims of missing N700 billion

FG working out plans to stabilize revenue – Zainab Ahmed

by Omokolade Ajayi

October 2, 2020

The Minister said the government revenue will be stabilized to restore adequate fiscal space.

Fashola to fix 44 roads across Nigeria with Sukuk funds

by William Ukpe

July 21, 2020

Investors in Nigeria’s Sukuk bonds were mostly fund managers, and it was done through a trust agreement

FG inaugurates steering committee on Covid-19 economic recovery, #EndSARS: FG creates new N25 billion Youth Fund, to increase to N75 billion in 3 years, taxes, tax, IMF, business, FAAC disbursed N617billions in April, as South-South scoop N72billions, VAT, Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed says Nigeria VAT collection rate is low, NBC, Rite Foods, others to pay new tax as FG identifies new revenue streams ,,Finance Minister reveals how World Bank, AfDB pushed FG into requesting Chinese loan

OPINION: Should the Federal Government revise the 2020 budget benchmark to $25 a barrel?

by Opeoluwa Dapo-Thomas

May 26, 2020

Nigeria should be mindful that demand does not necessarily translate to sales at the headline futures contract price. The market ...

Capital market to access more tax incentives – FG

by Chike Olisah

February 25, 2020

The Federal Government has plans to introduce more tax incentives that will help boost investments in the Nigerian capital market.

Economy: IMF & World Bank differ on Nigeria’s growth outlook, Amid coronavirus spread, World Bank to step down global growth forecast , Nigeria to receive first tranche of World Bank’s $3 billion loan soon, World Bank commits $12 billion to curb coronavirus, defend developing countries’ economy

Nigeria to receive first tranche of World Bank’s $3 billion loan soon

by Chidinma Nwagbara

February 10, 2020

Nigeria is set to receive the first tranche of its $3 billion loan request to World Bank soon as discussions ...

NDDC, Cash transfer, President Buhari, non-oil Exports, oil revenue, export revenue, FG Waives import duties for medical supplies, Orders Customs to expedite clearing, Presidency faults report on Kyari as Buhari didn’t cancel memos, appointments approved by him

FG concludes plan to borrow N2 trillion from Pension Fund

by Bamidele Samuel Adesoji

January 24, 2020

FG has concluded plan to borrow N2 trillion from the current N10 trillion pension funds to finance the development of infrastructure.

land borders to be reopened soon, Finance, Ministaer, vow to recover AMCON debt through issuance of promissory notes, FG reiterates stance on IPPIS as ASUU threatens strike, Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed identifies capital market as key driver for economic growth , Nigeria has paid $1.09 billion to service its debts in 2019 , Dividends on oil proceeds will be taxed - FG , State governments own most bad roads - Finance Minister says, Budget deficit increases by N351.98 billion, as FG misses revenue target, Economy: Funding MSMEs in Nigeria , Finance Bill: New tax regime to take effect from Jan 2 - FG , Again, Finance Minister argues that Nigeria is not in debt distress , ECOWAS: Single currency regime not kicking off in 2020 , FG: CBN holds N43 billion stamp duty charges collected by banks , FG may shift deadline to deactivate bank accounts without tax verification, Confusion as ministry and presidency disagree over Finance Act start date, 7.5% VAT: Implementation to begin Feb 1 – FG , Finance Minister: Nigeria to go into recession if ..., Foreign tech companies that will now pay tax to FGN: see the criteria

FG to implement new 7.5% VAT on Feb 1

by Titobioluwa Okunade

January 17, 2020

The Federal Government has disclosed that it will begin implementation of the 7.5% Value-Added Tax (VAT) from the first of ...

Debt, Fitch downgradesS&P downgrades Nigeria, Nigeria’s credit rating faces downgrade by Fitch, Oil price crash, Coronavirus: The trouble that lies ahead for Nigeria, Avoiding 2016: What Nigeria should do to fight the coming economic storm, Fitch downgrades, federal government (FG)

Confusion: Presidency, Ministry not on same page over Finance Act’s take-off

by Titobioluwa Okunade

January 16, 2020

The Presidency and the Ministry of Finance have sparked confusion about the implementation date of the newly signed Finance Bill.

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Nigeria’s GDP projected to grow 4.2% by 2022 – Finance Minister