Zainab Ahmed

Why Buhari approved ₦1.1bn for purchase of SUVs for Niger Republic – Finance Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, has explained why President Muhammadu Buhari approved the release…

How the IMF wants Nigeria to spend the approved $3.4bn emergency bailout

Following the approval of the fund, the IMF has advised Nigeria to focus on higher health spending and providing palliative for households and businesses.

Why Nigeria is requesting for $3.4 billion emergency bailout from IMF

The Federal Government, for the first time in over 20 years is seeking an emergency bailout fund from the International Monetary Fund, IMF.

Why the oil prices crash may cause another economic hardship in Nigeria

The last time the oil price crashed to as low as $27 per barrel in 2016, it battered the Nigerian economy and threw the country into recession.

Overpopulation: FG only encouraging child spacing – Finance Minister

Zainab Ahmed has dismissed reports that the Federal Government would place a cap on the number of children women could have.

Overpopulation: FG plans to ratify maximum number of children allowed women

The policy would determine the maximum number of children allowed for women in Nigeria.

Buhari approves 50% retirement benefits for defunct Nigeria Airways’ former workers

Fifteen years after national carrier, Nigeria Airways ceased operations, former workers will begin to get their retirement benefits.

FIRS recoups N12.66bn from billionaire tax evaders

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says it has recovered N12.66 billion from billionaires in the country who have not been paying tax.

Buhari confirms Adeosun’s resignation, appoints Zainab Ahmed new finance minister

Mrs Zainab Ahmed will replace Kemi Adeosun as finance minister with immediate effect.