National Economic Council (NEC) – Page 2

FG establishes National Gold Reserve Scheme, issues first gold refining licence

…As NIMASA goes tough on dangerous imports*** The federal government had established a Federal Gold Reserve Scheme, in pursuance of its economic diversification programme. Disclosing this...

Economy6 years ago

N41BN Tax Debt: Indebted States may be forced to pay

….As FIRS Chairman highlights what each State owes*** Palpable fears of forceful remittances may have gripped several States Governors, following an address by the Federal Inland...

Politics6 years ago

NNPC, 15 RGAs to refund N526bn, $21bn underpayment – NEC rules

…As probes shifts from 2015 into 2017*** The National Economic Council (NEC) has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and 15 other Revenue Generating Agencies...

Politics6 years ago

Nigeria now exports more than it imports –Ogbe

…Says recently killed herdsmen in Benue look like Mauritanians*** The Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbe scored his Ministry beyond normal as he told newsmen on Thursday...

Economy6 years ago

Rector restates commitment to reposition Maritime Academy

…As Gov. Emmanuel raises hope for economy following oil price jump to $73/barrel*** The Rector of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Commodore, Emmanuel Effedua (Rtd),...

Economy6 years ago

RMAFC recovers N57.7b from collecting banks; N16bn still outstanding

…As FG plans to auction N90bn bonds, April 25*** The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), as part of its efforts to boost revenue accruals into...

Economy6 years ago

Big Reveal of New Saudi Arabian JV Yard at Posidonia 2018

…As Government admits fraud in N1tr social investment fund*** Saudi Arabia’s state oil company Saudi Aramco, and its partners Lamprell, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia...

Presidency frowns at ‘revolution’ marchers, describes the organizers as faceless

Economy6 years ago

Derivation: Buhari’s $1bn request to fight Boko Haram divides Reps

…As Oil rises after survey show OPEC’s commitment to supply cuts*** The $1 billion sought by President Muhammadu Buhari to fight Boko Haram insurgency threw the Plenary...

Economy7 years ago

HADIZA: NPA Determined to boost efficiency, through infrastructural development

As Nigeria targets $30b non-oil revenue The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has assured stakeholders that the Authority would...

Archives7 years ago

CBN: we don’t allocate forex directly to bank customers

NEC asks CBN to review forex policy The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday said it does not directly allocate foreign exchange (forex) to bank customers....