Edun: Economic reforms aimed at protecting poor, vulnerable

…outlines social protection as experts urge capital reformsBarbara Bako, Abuja. The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government’s economic reforms are designed to ease current…

Edun slightly ill , Cardoso to represent him at  W’Bank-IMF meeting – FG

The Central Bank Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, will lead a Nigeria’s team  to represent the Finance Minister Mr. Wale Edun at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meeting…

No new taxes in 2026, Edun clarifies

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has assured citizens that the newly signed Nigeria Tax Administration Act will not impose fresh…

FG welcomes $20m PepsiCo-DP world investment in Lagos

Barbara Bako, Abuja Nigeria’s push for private sector–led growth got a boost yesterday as PepsiCo and global logistics firm DP World commissioned a $20m production facility in Lagos. The new…

Edun, Cardoso, Adedeji unite on economic agenda

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, held a strategic meeting with the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),…

FG moves to end contracts award without funds

….Targets smarter capital spendingBarbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Government has declared a new era of fiscal discipline in capital project execution, warning Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) against awarding contracts…

Nigeria’s economy poised for takeoff as Edun hails rebasing and Q1 growth

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Nigeria’s economic outlook received a major boost following the release of newly rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures and a stronger-than-expected 3.13% growth in the first quarter…

Edun commissions CNG buses, pledges boost to staff welfare

Barbara Bako, Abuja The Federal Government has applauded the launch of the Produce for Lagos Programme and ₦500 Billion Off-Take Guarantee Fund, saying the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed…

Tinubu’s reforms put LGs at heart of economic growth – Edun

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering local government institutions as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s inclusive economic growth agenda.… Speaking at a high-level policy dialogue…

Edun leads Nigeria’s push for fiscal reset at UN summit

Barbara Bako, Abuja. In a bid to drive economic growth and development, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr Wale Edun has emphasized the need…