Nigeria, April 22 -- Many Nigerians were caught by surprise Tuesday evening by the news of Wale Edun's removal as Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,

A statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said President Bola Tinubu approved the removal of Mr Edun and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, in a minor cabinet reshuffle.

The president immediately elevated newcomer Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, to the position of Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.

He also named Muttaqha Darma as Minister-designate for Housing and Urban Development.

Mr Tinubu appointed Mr Edun in August 2023 to oversee Nigeria's fi...