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Nigerian Finance Minister Wale Edun has been spotted at a contemporary African art fair in London, days after reports emerged that he was indisposed and traveling abroad for medical treatment. A video shared by the Presidential spokesperson shows Edun addressing guests at the O’DA...
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Finance Minister Wale Edun has been flown to the United Kingdom for medical treatment after initially being treated in Nigeria, confirming earlier speculation about his health condition while maintaining continuity in Nigeria's economic leadership during a period of crucial...
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The Presidency has provided reassurance about the health of Finance Minister Wale Edun, confirming he is recuperating in Abuja after being replaced as leader of Nigeria's delegation to the World Bank and IMF meetings due to illness.
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Finance Minister Wale Edun was...
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The Presidency has officially dismissed circulating reports that Finance Minister Wale Edun suffered a stroke and was flown abroad for treatment. According to official statements, the minister is "indisposed" and recuperating at his private residence in Abuja under the care of...
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Human rights lawyer Festus Ogun is set to petition the Federal Government, demanding full disclosure of the 71 million Nigerians allegedly paid ₦25,000 under its cash transfer scheme. The move follows Finance Minister Wale Edun’s claim that ₦330 billion was disbursed to 8.1 million...
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The Federal Government has disbursed N330 billion to 8.5 million poor and vulnerable households as part of its renewed social protection programme. Finance Minister Wale Edun announced the payments, emphasizing efforts to mitigate economic hardship through direct cash transfers...
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The Federal Government has suspended plans to implement a controversial 5% Petroleum Products Tax, following intense public backlash and threats of industrial action from organised labour. Finance Minister Wale Edun confirmed the decision, emphasizing that there is no immediate...
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The Federal Government has announced that the removal of the petrol subsidy has more than doubled the revenue for state governments. Coordinating Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, said the tough decision was necessary to restore economic confidence and redirect funds to critical...
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The Federal Government is moving to clear a N4 trillion debt owed to power generation companies (GenCos) as Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, submits a proposal to the FEC.
Key Points:
Wale Edun presented a proposal to refinance N4 trillion GenCos' debt.
GenCos have warned that...
The Federal Government has officially directed the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to begin a credible and time-bound shutdown process, marking a major shift in Nigeria’s financial cleanup efforts.
Finance Minister Wale Edun inaugurated AMCON’s new board this week in Abuja.
The...