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Taiwo Oyedele
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Lawmaker Labels Failure to Execute Capital Budget an Impeachable Act
Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno has slammed the government for failing to implement the capital budget, calling the lack of execution an impeachable offense.
Federal Government Disputes Claims of Excessive Debt Accumulation
Minister of Finance Taiwo Oyedele clarifies that Nigeria's public debt figures are being misinterpreted, attributing the reported increase to currency revaluation and the formalization of inherited debt rather than new borrowing.
Taiwo Oyedele clarifies causes behind Nigeria’s ballooning public debt
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele argues that Nigeria's rising debt figures stem from naira depreciation and accounting adjustments rather than excessive new borrowing by the Tinubu administration.
Federal Government Refutes Claims of Excessive Debt Accumulation
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele claims current debt figures are inflated by accounting adjustments and currency revaluation rather than excessive new borrowing.
Nigerian Government Rebuts Claims of Excessive ₦80 Trillion Debt Under Tinubu
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele clarified to the Senate that recent increases in Nigeria's debt figures are largely due to currency adjustments and the recognition of past obligations rather than new borrowing.
Finance Minister Oyedele Announces New Metrics to Gauge Reform Impact on Nigerian Households
Minister Taiwo Oyedele states that the government will track poverty, income, and inequality metrics to demonstrate the real-world impact of economic reforms on Nigerian families.
FAAC Distributes N2.6 Trillion Revenue to Federal, State, and Local Governments
The Federation Account Allocation Committee has disbursed N2.551 trillion in June 2026 revenue to the three tiers of government, driven by strong growth in statutory collections.
Taiwo Oyedele Urges Shift from Economic Planning to Tangible Results
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele has launched a new advisory committee, tasking its members with ensuring that national economic reforms yield tangible, real-world benefits for Nigerian businesses and the public.
Nigeria and Hong Kong Finalize Double Taxation Accord to Stimulate Investment
Nigeria and Hong Kong have inked a deal to eliminate double taxation and prevent tax evasion, aiming to bolster bilateral trade and investment.
Federal Government rejects accusations of N8 trillion in off-budget spending
Minister of Finance Taiwo Oyedele has denied reports that the government spent N8 trillion outside of authorized budgetary channels, calling the claims a misunderstanding of IMF findings.