FG proposes equity and non-interest finance as answers to the world’s debt problem.

 The Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, has called attention to equity and non-interest financing as potential remedies to the current worldwide debt problem.   Edun made the statement on Wednesday during the inaugural international event on non-interest capital markets in Abuja, which was co-hosted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Islamic Financial Service Board (IFSB).   The importance of Nigeria capitalising on the vast resources and promising potential in the stock and non-interest markets was stressed by him.   In order to maintain President Bola Tinubu’s inclusive growth plan, Edun emphasised the significance of embracing green projects backed by equity while addressing the gathering.   He emphasised that funding environmentally friendly initiatives must be prioritised in order to reduce the national debt service ratio, which is now higher than its income ratio. The forum’s primary objective, as stated by SEC Director-General Mr. Lamido Yuguda, was to support the growth of Nigeria’s non-interest financing sector.   Considering that Islamic finance is projected to reach $2.9 billion by the end of 2022, Yuguda stressed the need of growth and mentioned that Nigeria only makes up 0.9% of the worldwide non-interest industry.   International Federation of Savings and Loan Associations Secretary-General Dr. Bello Danbatta is hopeful that Nigeria will take the lead on the African continent in developing non-interest capital markets.   Through non-interest capital markets, he saw possibilities to revitalise sectors like education and textiles. The commitment of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to collaborate with stakeholders to support development in the sector was reaffirmed by Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, who was representing the CBN.   The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Bello Hassan and the National Insurance Commission’s Sunday Thomas were among the prominent personalities that underlined the need for policy measures to expand the non-interest capital market.

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Persistent political instability, threat to democracy in W/Africa – Tuggar

Foreign Minister of Nigeria and Chairman of the 51st Ordinary Session of the Mediation and Security Council (MSC), Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has warned that democracy is under danger from the ongoing political unrest in West Africa. This was said by Tuggar during Wednesday’s council meeting in Abuja, which was attended by ministers. He emphasised the significance of the council gathering, saying that the recent military coups in Guinea Bissau and Sierra Leone were signs of a danger to democracy. Peace, stability, and prosperity in the African region are still threatened by the proliferation of weaponry, the persistence of terrorism, and violent extremism, according to the minister. So, he begged ECOWAS members to get together and find answers to the present problem so that the continent might have lasting peace and security. Peace, security, socioeconomic growth, and political stability in the West African subregion are our shared goals, and your presence here is a testament to that. “As we gather here today, we are keenly conscious of the critical issues confronting our area and the necessity of united effort to confront them head-on,” he stated. Tuggar pointed out that substantial efforts have been made to address the sub-region’s political and security issues in a way that would last. Among these efforts, he mentioned “the launch of the Joint Platform for Advancing Cyber Security in West Africa” to counter economic sabotage and safeguard the region’s vital infrastructure. I am grateful for the assistance of member states in addressing the political problems in the sub-region and for our joint efforts to establish new avenues of communication and negotiation with the nations going through transition. This support is in the spirit of inclusivity. “We will conquer these obstacles as a team,” he said. The minister stated that the gathering would provide nations the opportunity to deeply examine the existential concerns facing their towns and people as a whole, and to formulate plans to counter these new dangers. By having these conversations, we can make sure that our collective response policies are well-thought-out and coordinated, and that they meet the objectives and goals of all member states. “As we move forward with discussions, I encourage everyone to participate in productive discourse, welcoming different perspectives and creating an environment of cordial exchanges. We must make judgements based on the ideas of openness, inclusivity, and advancing democratic principles. He expressed his belief that by working together with a shared goal and a steadfast commitment to peace and prosperity, the participants in this session may find a way to create an ECOWAS that is safer, more stable, and more prosperous for everyone in the community. “Anything that gets in the way of our shared progress and collective vision can be overcome if we work together,” he continued.

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NJC recommends appointment of 11 Supreme Court justices.

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Gbajabiamila: 2024 Budget Does Not Include Funds to Renovate the COS Residence.

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Tinubu Arrives In Abuja From COP28 Summit .

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Torture: FG moves to tackle a legal and administrative bottleneck

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Workers’ thirteenth month salary approved by Obaseki.

Workers in Edo State will get their thirteenth month’s wage on December 27, according to Governor Godwin Obaseki’s approval. Chris

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Lagos leads FAAC allocations in the first eight months of 2023.

Data collected from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) shows that, during the first eight months of

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non-kinetic approach is key to solving conflict in the N/East-NDC province.

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 FG funded 422 COP28 delegates—Minister.

Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, announced the Federal Government financed 422 persons for the COP28 Climate Summit

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