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Taiwo Oyedele
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Federal Government to Settle Unpaid Wage Awards for Civil Servants by August 15
The Federal Government has pledged to pay outstanding wage awards to civil servants by August 15, successfully averting a strike following negotiations with the JNPSNC.
August 5, 2026
Finance Minister calls emergency meeting following worker unrest over overdue pay
The Federal Ministry of Finance has invited labor leaders to emergency talks to address unpaid wages and economic hardship before a looming August 11 union deadline.
August 4, 2026
Taiwo Oyedele Urges Delta State to Leverage Resources for Economic Growth
Taiwo Oyedele, head of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy, challenged Delta State officials to shift focus from resource wealth to strategic execution to drive development.
August 3, 2026
Government and Labor Unions Diverge Over Allocation of Fuel Subsidy Savings
The Nigerian Federal Government and labor unions are at odds over the use of fuel subsidy savings, with officials citing debt servicing and salary hikes while union leaders demand evidence and allege financial mismanagement.
July 31, 2026
Taiwo Oyedele outlines federal allocation of subsidy removal savings
Taiwo Oyedele confirms that savings from scrapped fuel and foreign exchange subsidies are funding national debt, the new minimum wage, and student loan programs.
July 30, 2026
Taiwo Oyedele outlines allocation of federal subsidy savings
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, explains that savings from subsidy removals are funding debt servicing, wage increases, and student loans.
July 30, 2026
Finance Experts Praise Taiwo Oyedele for Revitalizing Ministry Leadership
Industry leaders and stakeholders are commending Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele for his role in ending policy uncertainty and restoring trust in the Federal Ministry of Finance.
July 27, 2026
Fiscal Obfuscation: Analyzing Oyedele’s Debt Justification and Governmental Lack of Transparency
Minister Taiwo Oyedele’s recent defense of Nigeria’s rising debt stock faces scrutiny, as critics argue that accounting adjustments and technical explanations fail to address the lack of transparency, poor budget implementation, and declining welfare of the Nigerian people.
July 27, 2026
Taiwo Oyedele Launches Committee to Craft 2026 VAT Modification Order
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to draft the 2026 VAT Modification Order, aiming to streamline tax administration and support Nigeria's economic reform agenda.
July 25, 2026
Taiwo Oyedele Stresses That Banks Must Earn Public Trust
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele and NDIC boss Thompson Sunday emphasize that earning public trust through transparency and proactive crisis management is essential for a resilient banking sector.
July 21, 2026