Wale Edun

Wale Edun

politician Nigeria

Wale Edun is the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy in Nigeria. He has a strong background in finance and economics and is known for his efforts to reform Nigeria's financial policies. Edun has been mentioned in a lawsuit filed by SERAP, where the organization seeks to compel him to disclose information regarding contractors involved in unexecuted projects worth over N167 billion.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
1,185,692
Power
2,567$
Sentiment
7.40
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 10 7.50 0.43% +30% 206,139,589 1,139,377 $448,000 2,476$
Kenya 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 53,771,296 46,315 $106,000 91$
Totals 11 259,910,885 1,185,692 $554,000 2,567$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Wale Edun is acknowledged for his role in facilitating the pension reform initiative. 8

The Punch: Retired low-income earners to get living wage – PenCom

Nigeria Nigeria: Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, outlined Nigeria’s shift towards private sector-led growth during a meeting with the World Bank Executive Director. 7

The Punch: Nigeria’s W’Bank debt may hit $9.2bn as FG eyes six loans – Punch Newspapers

Nigeria Nigeria: Wale Edun announced that Nigeria and Belgium are set to strengthen economic cooperation to bolster food security. 8

The Punch: Nigeria, Belgium to strengthen economic cooperation

Nigeria Nigeria: Wale Edun is the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy who was asked to approve special funding for capital market literacy. 7

The Punch: Senate committee seeks ₦10bn funding boost for capital market literacy

Nigeria Nigeria: Mr. Wale Edun expressed Nigeria’s appreciation for the support received from Afreximbank. 9

The Punch: Nigeria secures $52bn from Afreximbank, remains Africa’s largest beneficiary

Nigeria Nigeria: Wale Edun highlighted the importance of private sector involvement in expanding the housing sector. 7

The Punch: Finance ministry unveils N100bn real estate fund to tackle housing deficit