NEWS

Edun, Dangiwa Resign from Tinubu’s Cabinet, Not Sacked – Presidency

Daily Dispatch April 22, 2026

The Wale Edun, former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, and Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, have both resigned from the Federal Executive Council, contrary to speculation that they were removed from office. According to official

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Why Tinubu sacked Wale Edun, Dangiwa

Daily Dispatch April 22, 2026

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday sacked the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. Edun was sacked alongside the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Umar Dangiwa. Sources informed ICIR that the finance minister’s sack was not unconnected with his deteriorating health. An informed source who pleaded anonymity told The ICIR […]

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Tinubu Approves Cabinet Reshuffle, Replaces Wale Edun and Housing Ministers

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle affecting key members of the Federal Executive Council, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve economic delivery. In a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, two ministers—Wale Edun and Ahmed Musa Dangiwa—have been directed to step […]

BUSINESS NEWS

No Subsidy Return Even as Petrol Prices Climb, Says Finance Minister

Daily Dispatch April 14, 2026

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has dismissed any possibility of reintroducing fuel subsidies, even as petrol prices surge due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Speaking during a media briefing of the G-24 on the sidelines of the April 2026 Global Financial Stability Report launch by the […]

BUSINESS

Nigeria, UK Seal £746m Landmark Deal to Rebuild Lagos Ports, Deepen Trade Partnership

Daily Dispatch March 19, 2026

Nigeria and the United Kingdom have sealed a landmark £746 million infrastructure financing agreement aimed at overhauling two of Nigeria’s busiest seaports in Lagos, in a move expected to significantly boost maritime efficiency, reduce trade bottlenecks and strengthen bilateral economic ties. The financing arrangement will fund the comprehensive rehabilitation and

BUSINESS NEWS

Nigeria–UK Investment Surge to Generate Jobs, Deepen Economic Ties

Daily Dispatch March 18, 2026

A new wave of multi-million-pound investments by Nigerian and British firms is set to create hundreds of jobs in both countries, reinforcing growing economic ties and positioning Nigeria as an emerging driver of global innovation and capital. The investment push comes ahead of the state visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom, […]