The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the Minister is receiving medical care in Nigeria.“Yes, he’s indisposed. Wale Edun is about 69 years old. He suddenly fell ill.
The CBN announced that implementation of the new agent location and exclusivity rules would begin on April 1, 2026.
“It’s very serious. He may survive, but he can’t get back to work again,” said the source, disclosing that the minister suffered severe paralysis as a result of the stroke.
He said that the government’s actions are in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 11 — “Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable” — and the T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration.
The BOI’s Managing Director, Dr Olasupo Olusi, said that the initiative, would enable serving corps members to access up to N5 million each at a single-digit interest rate of nine percent per annum, repayable over three years, with a three-month moratorium on both principal and interest.
Born on December 28, 1932, in Erin-Oke, Osun State, (Dr) Kolade led a life marked by integrity, leadership, and service across multiple spheres — from broadcasting and diplomacy to corporate governance and academia.
Nnaji was allegedly accused of certificates forgery, and resigned amidst the controversies.
In a letter thanking President Bola Tinubu for allowing him to serve Nigeria, Nnaji said that he has been a target of blackmail by political opponents, citing some allegations against him, especially certificates forgery.
” With the working-age population projected to reach 168 million by 2030, the country faces a defining challenge: to create 27 million new formal jobs or risk unemployment and underemployment rates doubling to 30 per cent”
VP Shettima while stating that Dangote Refinery must be protected at all cost, he added that the $20 billion facility is a national asset that must be supported to function.
