The presidency did not disclose the nature of the minister’s ailment or when he is expected to return to work.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, revealed that trade between both countries grew from $187 million in 2023 to $315 million in 2024.
“The necessary reforms of President Tinubu are reviving the economy and in a short time the reforms will yield results across all regions,” said the minister.
Mr Edun noted that the government is committed to creating an enabling environment for private sector innovation to flourish
He said that NACCIMA was collaborating with NEXHUB to establish a more robust framework for mineral trading.
Mr Tinubu said Nigeria’s economic challenges, including food insecurity, stem from a reliance on imported goods and inefficient local production.
The minister said the emergence of digital trade platforms had helped break down traditional barriers, facilitate cross-border transactions, and drive export inclusiveness.
FG has urged BOI and other DFIs in Nigeria to provide adequate funding for emerging sectors of the economy.
“Our people are not waiting for government; they are being creative rather than getting into crime.”
He urged Nigerians to continue to support the president for the delivery of more dividends of democracy.
