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The Nigerian Governors’ Forum says Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), is acting based on selfish interest regarding the controversial $418 million Paris Club refund. On Thursday, Malami said the NGF has no basis to reject the proposed deduction of $418 million, adding that the consultants’ claims are justified. …

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) says the government should provide scanners and other equipment that can help improve the time taken to inspect cargoes. Mansur Ahmed, president of the association, said this during its 39th annual general meeting with the southwest zone, held in Ibadan. Ahmed said the federal government …

The federal government says a total of N471.9 billion has been disbursed to states out of the $1.5 billion World Bank-assisted states fiscal transparency, accountability and sustainability (SFTAS) programme for results. The minister of finance, budget and national planning, Zainab Ahmed disclosed this at the launch of the states’ charter …