FG Unveils 30-Day Petrol Relief Plan as NNPC Agrees to Sell at Cost The Federal Government has announced a 30-day petrol relief initiative under which the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited will sell petrol without adding its retail profit margin. The initiative is aimed at cushioning Nigerians, particularly vulnerable households and commercial transport operators, against the impact of rising global crude oil prices. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, announced the development, stating that the arrangement had received the backing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Under the plan, NNPC Retail will sell petrol…
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Fuel Subsidy Has Not Returned, NNPC Discount Funded by Retail Margin — FG The Federal Government has dismissed claims that the recent reduction in petrol prices at NNPC Retail filling stations represents a return of fuel subsidy, insisting that no public funds are being used to finance the discount. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the price reduction was made possible by NNPC Retail’s decision to cut its retail margin rather than rely on government funding. Oyedele made the clarification in a press release issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja on…
Nigeria, Bangladesh Move to Expand Military Training and Strategic Cooperation The Nigerian Army and the Government of Bangladesh are set to expand military cooperation through increased training exchanges, strategic partnerships and the sharing of operational expertise. The initiative was discussed on Thursday, October 8, 2026, when the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, hosted the Bangladesh High Commissioner to Nigeria, Miah Md Mainul Kabir, at Army Headquarters in Abuja. Lieutenant General Shaibu said stronger cooperation between both countries would provide opportunities for the exchange of knowledge and expertise in critical areas, including counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency and drone warfare. He…
Adeniyi Activates Customs Anti-Corruption Framework, Approves ICRAM Rollout The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has approved the immediate nationwide rollout of the Internal Corruption Risk Analysis and Mapping (ICRAM) framework across the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Adeniyi gave the directive on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Abuja, where he signed three major anti-corruption instruments — the ICRAM Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), ICRAM Handbook and Integrity Action Plan (IAP). He also inaugurated the ICRAM Steering Committee, marking a major step towards institutionalising systematic corruption-risk assessment across Customs operations. Speaking during the ceremony at the NCS Headquarters, Maitama, the Comptroller-General said the…
NAF Secures Igbokoda Crash Site, Begins Evidence Preservation as CAS Visits The Nigerian Air Force has intensified search, recovery and investigative operations following the crash of an ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, at Igbokoda, Ondo State, with the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, visiting the site on Thursday to assess the ongoing operation. Aneke, accompanied by senior NAF officials, inspected the situation at the crash site and expressed condolences to the families of the personnel and passengers who died in the accident. He said the Service was determined to ensure that every aspect of the…
COAS Backs Hosting of Africa’s First Indoor Archery Championship in Nigeria The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed the Nigerian Army to begin preparations towards hosting the proposed African Indoor Archery Championship in Nigeria. Shaibu gave the directive on Thursday, October 8, 2026, during a meeting with a delegation from World Archery Africa and the Nigeria Archery Federation (NAFED) at Army Headquarters, Abuja. The delegation, led by NAFED President Mohammed Baba Abdullahi, was at the Army Headquarters to strengthen collaboration on archery development and explore greater opportunities for Nigeria to host major continental competitions. The COAS…
EFCC Targets ‘Yahoo Yahoo’, Investment Fraud, Illegal Mining in Nasarawa, Plateau The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its drive against economic and financial crimes in Nasarawa and Plateau states, seeking stronger support from traditional rulers, the judiciary, police and the Nigerian Army. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede made the call during a series of engagements with key stakeholders in the two states between October 2 and 6, 2026. Represented by the Acting Zonal Director of the Abuja Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE I) Michael Wetkas, Olukoyede said the Commission required stronger institutional partnerships to effectively…
EFCC Boss to NYSC Members: Reject Get-Rich-Quick Mentality, Shun Cybercrime The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to reject the temptation to make quick money through fraud, corruption and other illegal means. Olukoyede made the call while addressing corps members of the 2026 Batch C, Stream 1 at NYSC orientation camps in different parts of the country. Speaking to corps members in Lagos through Superintendent Amaka Fingesi of the EFCC Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, the EFCC Chairman described the get-rich-quick mentality as a “syndrome…
FG to Provide 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027 The Federal Government has set a target of performing 25,000 free cataract surgeries by the end of 2027, as part of a renewed drive to reduce avoidable blindness and make quality eye care more accessible to Nigerians. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, announced the target in Abuja during activities marking the 2026 World Sight Day. The event was held under the theme “Love Your Eyes,” with Nigeria adopting “Protect Your Vision, See Clearly, Live Fully” as its national sub-theme. Represented by the Director,…
Lakurawa Terrorists Flee After Failed Attack on Military Base in Kebbi, Abandon Weapons, 17 Motorcycles Troops conducting counter-terrorism operations under Sector 2, Joint Task Force, North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have thwarted an attempted attack by the Lakurawa Terrorist Group on the Forward Operating Base, Maiyama, in Kebbi State. The terrorists attacked the base in the early hours of October 7, 2026, reportedly mobilising in large numbers on more than 100 motorcycles. Armed with assorted weapons, including General Purpose Machine Guns and Rocket-Propelled Grenades, the terrorists attempted to overrun the military position but were met with a strong response from…