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FG Plans ₦1,350 Petrol Cost Ceiling to Reduce Pump Price Shocks

The Federal Government is negotiating a ₦1,350-per-litre landing-cost ceiling as part of efforts to moderate petrol-price fluctuations.

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Court Rejects El-Rufai’s Bid to Stop ICPC From Freezing His Accounts

A Federal High Court in Abuja dismisses Nasir El-Rufai’s suit seeking to prevent anti-corruption agencies from freezing accounts or seizing assets.

Oct 9, 2026 74

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NLC Gives FG 14-Day Ultimatum on Petrol Price, Minimum Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress demands lower petrol prices, minimum-wage renegotiation, tax relief and wage awards within a 14-day deadline.

Oct 9, 2026 98

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Nigeria Needs 554,353 Personnel for State Police — Abiodun

Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun says Nigeria needs over 554,000 additional personnel to establish state police nationwide

Oct 9, 2026 25

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N’Assembly Warns Athletes Against Banned Substances

The National Assembly has urged Nigerian athletes to avoid banned substances, stressing the health risks and career consequences associated with doping violations.

Oct 8, 2026 33

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Atiku Faults FG’s 30-Day Fuel Discount, Demands Lasting Relief

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount, describing it as temporary and calling for measures that provide lasting relief from high fuel and living costs.

Oct 8, 2026 29

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NDC, Obidients Condemn FG’s 30-Day Petrol Discount

The National Democratic Coalition and Obidient supporters have criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount, describing it as inadequate and calling for more sustainable measures to ease economic hardship.

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Subsidy Return Could Push Petrol to N2,000–N3,000, FG Warns

The Federal Government has warned that restoring petrol subsidy could push pump prices to between N2,000 and N3,000 per litre, arguing that such a policy would place significant pressure on public finances.

Oct 8, 2026 34

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Oyebanji Presents N490.74bn 2027 Budget to Ekiti Assembly

Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji has presented a proposed N490.74 billion budget for 2027, with education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, job creation and industrialisation among the key priorities.

Oct 8, 2026 30

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Gombe Begins N10.32bn Gratuity Payment to 6,665 Retirees

The Gombe State Government has commenced the payment of N10.32 billion in gratuities to 6,665 state and local government retirees, bringing its total gratuity payments since 2019 to N44.134 billion.

Oct 8, 2026 30

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Agbakoba Proposes N400 Petrol, Urges Subsidy Rethink

Former NBA President Olisa Agbakoba has proposed a domestic crude pricing differential that he says could reduce petrol to about N400 per litre, urging presidential candidates to state their positions on fuel subsidy ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Edo Unveils Plan to End Bulk Electricity Billing

The Edo State Government has launched a statewide exercise to replace bulk electricity billing with individual customer accounts and, eventually, individual meters across communities.

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