Nigerian Presidency Addresses Rumors of Replacing Ill Finance Minister Edun

The Nigerian Presidency clarified rumors about replacing Finance Minister Wale Edun, who fell ill in Abuja and received medical care locally. Speculation arose after Edun missed the World Bank and IMF meetings in Washington D.C., with Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso leading the delegation.

The Presidency denied plans to replace Edun amid concerns over his health, emphasizing his role in economic reforms.