Uzodimma, Oyedele Seek Stronger Fiscal Federalism, Economic Diversification

Nigeria must return to fiscal federalism, governors should stop regional jamboree

— PANDEF chair seeks restructuring, 15-region federation proposed By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Ambassador Godknows Igali, has called for the restoration of fiscal federalism and greater devolution of powers to Nigeria’s regions, warning that excessive concentration of political and economic powers in Abuja is weakening […] The post Nigeria must return to fiscal federalism, governors should st…

Uzodimma, Oyedele Seek Stronger Fiscal Federalism, Economic Diversification ...Finance Minister Praises FG For Improving FAAC From N600m In 2023 To N2.8Tn

Amby Uneze in Owerri Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, have called for stronger fiscal federalism, improved revenue generation and economic diversification to strengthen Nigeria’s resilience to economic shocks.The duo spoke, Monday, in Owerri at the 2026 National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) Retreat.The five-day Summit (August 16…

Uzodimma, Oyedele Seek Stronger Fiscal Federalism, Economic Diversification

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, have called for stronger fiscal federalism, improved revenue generation and economic diversification to strengthen Nigeria’s resilience to economic shocks. The duo made the call on Monday in Owerri at the 2026 National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) Retreat, with the theme: “Strengthening Fi…

Nigeria: Converting fiscal breakthrough into improved living standards

WorldStage— Nigeria’s recent macroeconomic adjustments have significantly boosted government revenue, but converting this fiscal expansion into improved living standards remains the country’s defining challenge. Recent data from the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) highlights a massive structural surge: tax revenues soared from ₦12.3 trillion in 2023 to ₦28.23 trillion in 2025, with expectations pushing to ₦40.7 trillion in 2026. However, as intern…