Tag: Atiku Bagudu

“North has nothing to regret for supporting Tinubu’s Government” – Bagudu

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Bagudu on Tinubu govt.

Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has stated that the North remains fully represented in President Bola Tinubu’s administration and has no reason to feel marginalised or regret its political support. Speaking yesterday at a technical session during the two-day “Government–Citizens’ Engagement”, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna, Bagudu said the Tinubu administration is fair, inclusive, and committed to national unity. He said: “Those of us privileged to be part of this government are vigilant and committed to protecting the interests of the North.…

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Hardship: FG apologises to Nigerians

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Atiku Bagudu

The Federal Government has apologised to the citizens for the hardships they are facing.  Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, expressed this apology during the Ministerial Sectoral Update, which was part of the activities marking the first anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubus administration. Bagudu emphasised the Governments commitment to restoring macro-economic stability, a crucial step to regaining the confidence of both domestic and international investors in Nigerias economy. He assured the public that the Government is focused on addressing the economic challenges without engaging in blame games.…

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FG not taking right forex decision; weve been deceiving ourselves – Atiku Bagudu

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The Federal Government has admitted not taking the right decision in tackling the foreign exchange crisis bedevilling the nations economy. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, who disclosed this in a chat with newsmen in Lagos at the weekend, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)s policy reforms will improve the exchange rate. According to him, countries that have liberalised their foreign exchange market, like Nigeria, have enjoyed better exchange rates, expressing confidence that Nigerias foreign exchange market will perform better. Bagudu said…

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Budget Minister Atiku Bagudu moves to block France from repatriating $150 million Abacha loot

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Allegedly demands $30m cut Budget and Planning Minister Atiku Bagudu, has activated steps to block France from repatriating $150 million in plundered funds linked to the infamous Sani Abacha loot, allegedly saying he had an interest in the tranche and would only back down if paid $30 million. Recall that since 1999, Bagudu has worked against Nigeria during efforts by previous administrations to recovered some of the vast loot, estimated to be worth more than $8 billion with its backing documents strewn across Western jurisdictions, but this is the first…

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Nigeria, a safe haven for foreign investors Bagudu

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The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, says Nigeria is a safe haven for foreign investors to take advantage of. The Minister stated this during a press briefing at the end of the 2023 Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja yesterday. According to him, Nigeria is an investment haven for investors, despite being faced with some challenges which President Bola Tinubu is currently working on and the result will show soon. Bagudu further said that in spite of the countrys challenges, the government remained resilient, and was taking thriving…

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Federal Govt. broke; just managing to pay salary Bagudu

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Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has said that Nigeria is going through a financial crisis and that the Government is just managing to pay salaries. The Minister, who made the disclosure at the 30th Annual Development Forum organised by the Live Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) in Abuja yesterday, lamented the slow economic growth rate in the face of a fast-increasing population, surging unemployment and high inflation. Bagudu, who was represented by the Director, Bi-lateral Economic Cooperation in the Ministry, Dr. Sampson Ebimaro, called on non-governmental organisations (NGOs)…

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Ministerial Nomination: Group Urges Senate To Disregard Petitions Against Matawalle, Bagudu

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By Godwin Amunde A group, Democracy Watch Initiative, DWI, has called on the Nigerian Senate to disregard a petition against the immediate past governors of Zamfara and Kebbi states, Bello Matawalle and Atiku Bagudu respectively. The petitioner, Osa Director, a legal practitioner, had urged the Nigerian Senate not to confirm Matawalle and Atiku Bagudu as ministers, owing to what he called the corruption allegation against them and poor performance while in office. DWI, in a statement signed by its Director, Public Relations, Tukur Habu, labeled Osa Directors claims as baseless…

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Exposed! Name of Nigerian Gov. who helped Abacha loot $23 million recently recovered by UK Govt.

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A new published report by an online media platform, yesterday, has exposed the people who helped a former Nigerian dictator, Sani Abacha steal $23 million recently recovered by the National Crime Agency, (NCA), of the United Kingdom (UK). The millions of dollars was forfeited by the Late Abacha’s son, Mohammed, and an offshore company Mecosta Securities Inc, according to the British agency. According to the report, further investigation, based on the NCAs exclusive disclosure and analysis of leaked financial records and court documents, shows that Mecostas account in London, from…

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Money Laundering: United States to proceed with case to seize $150 million linked to Kebbi Governor

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United States authorities said it will resume legal proceedings to seize over $150 million allegedly laundered by Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. According to the report, Bagudu, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), made a failed attempt for an out-of-court settlement with US authorities. The U.S. alleges that the Governor Bagudu was part of a network controlled by former Nigerian military Head of State, Sani Abacha, that misappropriated billions of dollars from State coffers in the 1990s. Bagudus brother, Ibrahim, who is entitled…

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Kebbi: Local hunters abandon search for abducted students

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Say Governor Bagudu not serious Local hunters in Kebbi State who vowed to track down the bandits holding over a hundred students and teachers of Federal Government College, Yauri, say they have abandoned the search because the State government was not supporting their efforts. Recall that bandits abducted about 102 students of the school on June 17. Nigerian soldiers said they rescued three of the students and a staff member the following day, but added that three other students died during the exercise. Two days ago, the Police in Zamfara…

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