16 February 2017, Abuja – The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday in Abuja said addressing illegal…
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“We will continue to create platforms such as these, that will allow the general public to play a role in what we do here,” the Senate President said, “Moving forward, the public can expect that we will continue this practice of having an open budget hearing where every-day Nigerians are primary contributors.”
Olowookere said that listed equities of the sectors would perform better in 2017 because of the budget focus. He said that stocks of these sectors would lead the capital market in 2017, noting that the major challenge would, however, be high cost of capital.
Saraki, who described the meeting as fruitful, revealed that they were briefed on the proposed government’s economic recovery plans, the road show for the sale of bonds and the 2017 budget.
20 January 2017, Lagos – A financial expert, on Thursday described the oil price benchmark adjustment by the Senate in the…
He said, “Hopefully, if we pass this MTEF/FSP, we will be in the position to comment on the consideration of the 2017 budget by next week. It is therefore important that we conclude the discussion on this subject and ensure that it is passed today.”
While reiterating the importance of making the 2017 budget “the most successful budget we have ever passed,” Saraki said it was equally important to emphasise the need to have the budget back on the desk of the executive on time for implementation.
He said, “Provision has also been made in these estimates for activities that will foster a safe and conducive atmosphere for the pursuit of economic and social activities. In this regard, the allocation for the Presidential Amnesty Programme has been increased to N65 billion in the 2017 Budget.”
Buhari said he expects the 2017 budget to better the lives of Nigerians in a greater measure than that of 2016.
14 December 2016, Abuja – The Federal Government will issue new oil licences as part of efforts to explore new streams…
