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NEC approves 90-day plan to cut food costs, ease cost of living
ABUJA, Nigeria — The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan proposed by the Federal Ministry of Finance to ease the cost of living,…
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World Bank Loan to Nigeria: $500M Comes With Reform Conditions
ABUJA, Nigeria — The World Bank has set conditions for Nigeria to access a $500 million loan under the Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration (NAIJA) Development…
Business
Nigeria Rising: Oyedele Cites Two-Year Tax Overhaul as Proof
BANGKOK, Thailand — Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, says Nigeria is beginning to change how it is perceived internationally, citing its tax…
Business
Nigeria Growth Target: Oyedele Eyes 7% Above IMF’s 4.3%
BANGKOK, Thailand — Nigeria is aiming for economic growth of 7%, well above the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) projection of 4.3% for 2027, as the Federal Government accelerates…
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Now is not the time for new taxes, Oyedele warns as developing nations battle debt
Taiwo Oyedele, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has warned governments against introducing new taxes or increasing existing tax burdens on vulnerable citizens and…
Politics
Wale Edun Hands Over To Taiwo Oyedele As Tinubu Reshuffle His Cabinet
President Bola Tinubu approved a minor reshuffle in his cabinet and directed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun to step down. A…
Politics
Senate Confirms Taiwo Oyedele As Minister Of State For Finance
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as a minister in the government of President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation was announced by the Senate President, Godswill…
Politics
Tinubu Asks Senate To Confirm Taiwo Oyedele As Minister, Magnus Abe As NUPRC Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, replacing Doris Uzoka-Anite. The request was…
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Tinubu Receives Tax Reform Update, Calls for Quick Implementation
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday directed his Special Adviser on Policy Coordination, Hadiza Usman, to collaborate with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.…
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Tinubu Sets Up Committee For Tax Reforms, Appoints Taiwo Oyedele As Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the setting up of a Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. Tinubu, who approved the establishment of the committee on Friday,…