Tag: 2020
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FG proposes N9.789trn budget for 2020
The Federal Government has proposed a budget estimate of N9.789 trillion for next year. Finance Minister Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, who dropped the hint on Tuesday, reeled out the figures (N10, 110, 193, 322, 738) for 2021 and (N10, 418, 391, 196, 907) 2022. She announced the proposals while presenting the draft of the 2020 to…
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NNPC sets 2020 deadline to end gas flaring
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it with ensure zero gas flaring compliance from oil fields in 2020. It has also reviewed upwards the penalty for every 1000 standard cubic feet (scf) of flared gas. Its Group Managing Director (GMD), Dr. Maikanti Baru, announced these measures during a panel session organised by the…
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Again, Nigeria warns against adoption of ECOWAS’ currency integration proposal by 2020
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday again warned member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against adopting the proposed currency integration in the sub-region by 2020. Recall that the body had earlier proposed the adoption of a single currency across member states for easy trade by 2020. Represented by Godwin Emefiele,…