← Back to Africa feed
Download item bundle

Nigeria's Tinubu sacks finance minister in surprise cabinet reshuffle

22 Apr 2026, 13:09 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)
Nigeria's Tinubu sacks finance minister in surprise cabinet reshuffle
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has sacked his finance minister Wale Edun as part of a minor cabinet reshuffle. Stepping into the role is former Minister of State for Finance Taiwo Oyedele. He played a central role in the administration's tax overhaul which took effect at the start of this year.