The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims by local contractors that his administration owes them N5.2 billion, saying the debts were from irregular contracts awarded …
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Morocco’s Customs Revenue Rises to MAD 54.79 Billion in First Seven Months of 2025
Rabat — Morocco’s customs revenue surged in the first seven months of 2025, hitting MAD 54.79 billion ($6.09 billion) — a 5.8% increase from the same period last year, according …
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Zimbabwe Finance Minister Warns Over Procurement Chaos Draining Treasury
Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has raised alarm over what he calls “procurement chaos” in government ministries, warning that it is draining the Treasury and putting the country’s fragile …
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Tinubu Orders Review of Revenue Deductions by NNPC, FIRS, Customs, NIMASA and Others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a full review of revenue deductions and retention practices by Nigeria’s major federal revenue-earning agencies. The directive was made public by the Minister of …
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set an ambitious goal for Nigeria’s economy, announcing on Wednesday that his administration is targeting 7% annual economic growth by 2027. He said this would …
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Zimbabwe’s Consumer Council Warns Against Speculative Pricing
The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has urged the government to take firm action against the growing trend of speculative pricing, which is making life more difficult for ordinary citizens. …