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Former Airtel Africa boss appointed new chairman of Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority

Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, the former CEO of Airtel Africa, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). This significant move, aimed at bolstering the nation’s economic stability, was officially announced by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, at the Ministry of Read More…

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NFF to hire expatriate technical adviser amidst World Cup Qualifier struggles

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced plans to employ an expatriate technical adviser for the Super Eagles in the coming weeks. This decision, aimed at bolstering the team’s performance ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers and remaining FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, was revealed in a communiqué issued following the Federation’s executive Read More…

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Nigeria cannot rely solely on borrowing for 2024 budget – Finance Minister

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, emphasised on Thursday that Nigeria shouldn’t solely depend on borrowing to finance the 2024 budget. Edun shared this stance during his appearance before the joint Senate Committee on the 2024–2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) in Abuja. Highlighting Read More…

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President Tinubu committed to mitigating economic reforms’ impact, asserts Wale Edun at IoD conference

During the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD) Annual Directors Conference in Abuja, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s empathetic stance and dedication to minimizing the hardships arising from economic reforms for Nigerians. Edun assured that these reforms, despite their necessity, would take time before Read More…

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Nigeria’s growing attraction for investors: Edun delivers optimistic message

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has announced that Nigeria is fast emerging as a prime destination for investors, trailing closely behind China and India. Edun shared this insight during an interview on the sidelines of the ongoing 2023 World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco. He underscored Read More…

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Wale Edun unveils Tinubu Government’s bold economic vision

In a significant development, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has unveiled a comprehensive agenda aimed at transforming the nation’s challenging economic landscape. Speaking during his inaugural press briefing in Abuja, Edun shed light on President Bola Tinubu’s visionary approach and strategies for revitalizing the economy. Edun outlined several Read More…