Minister of Finance

FG secures $800m World Bank fund for palliatives

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, said yesterday that the Federal Government has secured $800m from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development…

FG to review criteria for disbursing N500bn loan

FG to review criteria for disbursing N500bn loan

Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, stated that the Federal Government will review the criteria used by development banks in the country to disburse loans…

FG mindful of rising debt burden – Ahmed

Although government borrows in order to deliver on its promises, nevertheless, it should also be mindful of rising debt burden, which eats up to about 25 per cent…