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FG’s Policies Making Impact In Reducing Poverty

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, says Federal Government poverty alleviation initiatives are making an impact in reducing poverty. He stated that the implementation of these programmes has made many Nigerians, particularly the poor and vulnerable, to feel directly the impact of governance. He recalled that last Sunday, the 20th […]

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Udoma Inaugurates Joint Planning Committee Of NES 24

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma on Friday, in Abuja, inaugurated the Joint Planning Committee (JPC) of the 24th edition of the Nigeria Economic Summit, with a mandate to deliver a Summit that will not only meet the expected outcomes but continue the work of placing the economy on a path […]

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FG setting up focused labs to drive public, private sector partnership, Udoma tells Senate

The Federal Government is working on modalities for setting up focused labs in some critical areas of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) to further consolidate the gains of the economic diversification programme. Budget and National Planning Minister, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma while briefing members of the Senate Committee on National Planning on the […]

Nigeria requires more foreign direct investments –Udoma

The Federal Government will be willing to work with the British authorities to stimulate more direct private sector investments in Nigeria, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma has said. The Minister told a delegation of British government officials led by the Secretary of State for International Development, Priti Sushil Patel, […]

Investment in infrastructure will get us out of recession – Udoma

Investment in infrastructure will get us out of recession – Udoma Massive investment in infrastructure is the surest way to get the country’s economy out of recession, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, on Tuesday told laureates of the Nigerian National Order of Merit. Addressing the annual forum of the laureates in […]

Today’s Headlines

Today’s headlines Advertisement Kogi governor promises to settle down for governance Fresh primary election in Ondo unnecessary- APC Benue gov promises to wipe out ghost workers from state Candidate imposition: Ogun APC writes, warns Amosun ahead LG polls CNPP wants independent investigation on budget padding FG not selling all national assets – Udo Udoma Nigeria […]

Today’s headlines at a glance

Former Army Chief Ihejirika denies sponsoring Boko Haram. Nigerian governors pass vote of confidence on Finance Minister Adeosun, Udoma, Minister of Budget and National Planning. Environmental Rights Action (ERA/FoEN) raises alarm over earth tremor in Bayelsa communities. In Ondo State, NDLEA destroys 24 tonnes of cannabis. Cholera kills six in Lagos. FG disburses N50bn loan […]

Crude oil: Nigeria loses N18bn daily

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has confirmed that the country loses 1 million barrels of crude oil per day. Activities of the militants in the Niger Delta region of the country is responsible for the loss which is costing the challenged economy about $43m daily. Osinbajo who spoke at the maiden quarterly business forum organised […]