Oyedele Nominated Finance Minister State, Masterminded New Tax Laws
President Tinubu nominated Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Doris Uzoka-Anite. Oyedele, 50, praised the nomination as a call to serve during Nigeria's fiscal challenges. With 20+ years in public policy and tax reforms, he masterminded Nigeria's new tax laws enacted January 1. His team spent two years reforming tax administration to boost revenue and investment. Oyedele's global experience across 180 countries prepares him to apply international best practices to Nigeria's context.
SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/11/my-nomination-is-a-call-to-serve-nigeria-oyedele/