Finance Minister assures markets after Nigeria-U.S. anti-terror operation

The Federal Ministry of Finance has reassured financial markets following a recent joint Nigeria-U.S. security operation in Sokoto State, emphasizing that Nigeria’s economic reform agenda and stability remain uncompromised.

In a statement on Sunday, Finance Minister and Economy Coordinator, Wale Edun, framed the Christmas Day precision strike against ISIS-affiliated terrorists as a pro-growth measure that safeguards economic stability.

He said Nigeria is “not at war with itself, nor with any nation,” but is decisively combating terrorism with international partners.

Edun connected the security action to strong macroeconomic performance, noting Nigeria’s GDP growth of 3.98% in Q3 2025, a continued easing of inflation below 15%, and recent credit rating upgrades from major agencies.

“Security and economic stability are inseparable; every effort to safeguard Nigerians is, by definition, pro-growth and pro-investment,” he stated.

The operation, approved by President Bola Tinubu and launched from platforms in the Gulf of Guinea, used precision munitions to neutralize terrorist camps used to plan large-scale attacks.

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the strike was conducted at Nigeria’s request, with no reported civilian casualties.

Concluding his reassurance to investors as markets reopen, Edun affirmed,

“Nigeria remains open for business, anchored in peace, and firmly focused on the future.”

The statement underscores the government’s view that enhanced security cooperation directly supports its economic vision and investment climate.

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Dele Fashomi

Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.

Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.

He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.

Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).

He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.

He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.

Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled: Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.

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