MODEL COLLEGES/UPGRADED JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS COMMENCE E-REGISTRATION FOR YEAR 2025 ENTRANCE EXAMINATION. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 MODEL COLLEGES/UPGRADED JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS COMMENCE E-REGISTRATION FOR YEAR 2025 ENTRANCE EXAMINATION The Lagos State Government has commenced Year 2025 e-Registraton Entrance Examination (Screening Test) for primary 6 pupils transiting to junior secondary schools into its Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools.  The Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu confirmed that the e-Registration will commence on Thursday 6th February and ends on Friday, 16th May, 2025, adding that the Screening will be conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT) only between Wednesday, 28th May and Friday, 30th May, 2025, at the various CBT designated centres across the State. Mr. Orunsolu stressed that qualified pupils from public and private Schools are to pay a sum of #10,000 (Ten Thousand Naira Only) for the Application. Speaking further, the Director stated that the registration of prospective applicants will be done via the Examinations Board Portal ...

EDUN UNVEILS STABILISATION PROGRESS, ECONOMIC PRIORITIES IN ABUJA BRIEFING. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


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EDUN UNVEILS STABILISATION PROGRESS, ECONOMIC PRIORITIES IN ABUJA BRIEFING


In a landmark virtual briefing, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun presented a comprehensive update on Nigeria's economic trajectory to selected members of the media, highlighting significant progress, key priorities, and strategic initiatives to drive sustainable growth and development in the country.


The Minister's briefing provided a detailed overview of Nigeria's economic stabilisation efforts, which have yielded notable results over the past 18 to 20 months. According to Minister Edun, the economy has pulled back from the brink of a fiscal crisis, with Nigeria recording 3.84% GDP growth in Q4 2024ā€”close to the 3.4% annual targetā€”while inflation began to ease, revenues increased, and the exchange rate showed signs of strengthening.


Fiscal Discipline and Revenue Reform

Edun reported a 20% increase in government revenue last year, alongside a reduced budget deficit and a decline in debt servicing as a percentage of revenue. He reiterated the governmentā€™s commitment to responsible spending, stronger fiscal management, and efforts to raise the tax-to-GDP ratio to 18% over the next 18 monthsā€”through improved compliance, digitisation, and broadening of the tax base.


Private Sector as the Engine of Growth

The Minister emphasised that the next phase of economic growth will be driven by private sector investment. A ā‚¦1 trillion low-interest mortgage fundā€”backed by both public and private financingā€”will soon be launched to stimulate the housing sector. Additionally, pension funds and institutional investors are being mobilised to finance 5,000 kilometres of roads under the Highways Management and Development Initiative.


Oil, Trade, and External Positioning

While reaffirming Nigeriaā€™s ongoing efforts to diversify the economy, the Minister noted that oil revenue remains essential. Plans are underway to expand domestic refining capacity to 1.2 million barrels per day and ensure a secure, investor-friendly operating environment in the oil sector. He also encouraged exporters to focus on domestic and regional markets to cushion the impact of global shocks, including recent tariff policies introduced by the United States.


Youth Empowerment and Innovation

With an average national age of 16.9 years and over 600,000 graduates annually, the Minister underscored the urgency of youth-focused economic policy. He cited upcoming funding mechanisms to support young entrepreneurs and highlighted the recent launch of a national sports empowerment programme by President Tinubu in Ogun State.


A Call for Partnership

HM Edun declared that this is a time for equity investment, privatisation, and strategic partnerships. He reaffirmed the governmentā€™s commitment to enabling a business-friendly environment and fostering sustainable, inclusive growth for all Nigerians.


As Nigeria embarks on this transformative economic journey, the Honourable Minister's briefing underscores the government's dedication to prudent fiscal management, strategic investments, and inclusive growth. With a renewed focus on private sector-driven growth, youth empowerment, and strategic partnerships, Nigeria is poised to unlock its full economic potential while also securing a brighter future for generations to come.


Signed

Mohammed Manga, FCAI

Director, Information and Public Relations


March 29, 2025

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