The Federal Executive Council approved Nigeria’s ₦48 trillion 2025 budget, highlighting a ₦13 trillion deficit to be financed through borrowing. The budget prioritizes infrastructure, education, health, and private-sector investment. The presentation to the National Assembly was rescheduled for...
Nigeria's Finance Minister Wale Edun announced that the country has saved $20 billion by ending fuel subsidies and adopting a market-driven exchange rate. The reforms, aimed at redirecting funds to health, education, and infrastructure, mark a significant shift in economic policy, fostering...
Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, attributes current economic hardships under President Tinubu’s reforms to past administrations’ failure to implement necessary policies. Edun highlights gains from subsidy removal and currency reforms, despite rising inflation and public struggles, as a...
Wale Edun, Nigeria's Finance Minister, praised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to end the fuel subsidy, which saved the country five percent of its GDP annually. He highlighted that the move would benefit all levels of government, boost infrastructure, and attract private sector investments...
The Nigerian Federal Government has issued a nine-month ultimatum for individuals holding US dollars outside the banking system to deposit their cash without penalties. Finance Minister Wale Edun announced that this initiative, effective from October 31, aims to promote financial inclusion and...
Finance Minister Wale Edun acknowledged the pain of recent economic reforms in Nigeria but emphasized their necessity for growth. Key changes include subsidy removal and foreign exchange market unification, resulting in doubled revenue. Initiatives such as the Nigeria Education Loan Fund aim to...
The Nigerian government has removed VAT on cooking gas, diesel, and CNG to revitalize the oil and gas sector. Finance Minister Wale Edun announced these incentives to lower living costs, enhance energy security, and attract global investments, positioning Nigeria as a leader in the oil and gas...
Minister of Finance Wale Edun announced that Nigeria has stopped using the "ways and means" method to finance government debt through the Central Bank. Edun also highlighted efforts to boost agriculture, reduce taxes on businesses, and support manufacturers with fiscal measures aimed at...
Wale Edun, Nigeria's Minister of Finance, confirmed that the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate remains at 7.5%, contrary to rumors of an increase to 10%. He emphasized the government's commitment to fostering economic growth and reducing poverty through supportive fiscal policies and tax regulations...
Nigeria’s Finance Minister Wale Edun reveals that the country’s $600 million monthly fuel imports also serve neighboring nations, not just Nigeria. This disclosure, following the subsidy removal on May 29, 2023, has sparked controversy and criticism, intensifying the #EndBadGovernance protests...
Nigeria spends $600 million monthly on fuel imports, Finance Minister Wale Edun reveals. This high cost, attributed to neighboring countries benefiting from Nigeria's fuel, led to the removal of the fuel subsidy. Edun emphasizes the lack of accurate domestic consumption data and the focus on...
The Federal Government's cash transfer scheme has resumed, benefiting over 600,000 households. Finance Minister Wale Edun announced this during a review briefing, highlighting ongoing economic reforms and efforts to address food prices and inflation. The government aims to enhance transparency...
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