**Tinubu Sends Names to Senate for Confirmation: Oyedele and Abe on the List** In a move that has sparked interest in the nation's capital, President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, requesting their confirmation for two key appointments. The president has asked the lawmakers to screen and approve Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, while also seeking their nod for Magnus Abe to head the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. According to a letter read by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, during plenary, the president believes that Oyedele's nomination is crucial to ongoing reforms within the Federal Executive Council. Oyedele, a native of Ikaram in Akoko, Ondo State, has had a distinguished career in tax reforms and policy-making. Before his nomination, he served as the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, where he spearheaded efforts to revamp Nigeria's tax system. With over 22 years of experience at PwC, Oyedele has built a reputation as a fiscal policy expert. As the Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at the global consulting firm, he has provided guidance to governments and businesses across the continent. Meanwhile, Magnus Abe, a former Rivers South-East senator, is also on the list for confirmation as chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. Abe brings with him a wealth of experience in governance and policy-making, having served in the Senate. His appointment is expected to bring a new level of expertise to the regulatory body, which plays a crucial role in the country's oil and gas sector. The Senate's confirmation of these appointments will be closely watched, as it is expected to have far-reaching implications for the country's economic and energy sectors.