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We Have Plans to De-dollarise the Nigerian Economy to Strengthen the Naira — Olawale Edun
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Olawale Edun, has announced the government’s plans to de-dollarise the Nigerian economy in a bid to strengthen the Naira.Edun emphasized that reducing the nation’s dependency on the U.S. dollar for international transactions is critical to stabilizing the Naira and boosting the country’s economic resilience.
Edun highlighted that the dependence on the dollar for trade and financial dealings has negatively impacted the Naira, leading to depreciation and inflation.The government aims to diversify its foreign exchange reserves, promote the use of the Naira in international trade, and encourage foreign investment in local currency, thereby reducing demand for foreign currency.
In conclusion, the Finance Minister’s declaration signals a bold move toward restoring the Naira’s value by reducing the economy’s dependence on the dollar. This policy, if well carried out, could play a significant role in boosting Nigeria’s economic growth.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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