Senate Screens Taiwo Oyedele for Finance Minister Role

The Senate has completed screening Taiwo Oyedele following his nomination as Minister of State for Finance by President Bola Tinubu. The screening occurred days after Tinubu's minor cabinet reshuffle, with the President formally requesting Senate confirmation. Oyedele's appointment comes amid ongoing discussions about tax policy reforms, including recent PAYE cuts that increased workers' take-home pay in January. The Senate's confirmation process is now underway, with Oyedele expected to address KPMG's 'errors' in gazetted tax laws during his tenure. This development follows Tinubu's earlier nomination of Oyedele to fill the Finance Ministry position vacated by previous appointments.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/11/live-senate-screens-oyedele-as-minister-of-state-for-finance/