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BREAKING: MOMAN And DAPPMAN Back Tinubu On Fuel Subsidy Removal, Sue For Calm

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May 30, 2023

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The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), and the Depot and Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) have declared their strong backing of the petrol subsidy removal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday.

In a statement jointly signed today, by the duo organizations, said: ” The decision to phase out this fuel subsidy regime is not merely a fiscal reform; it is a significant stride toward social justice.

“We are heartened that the administration plans to redirect these substantial funds
towards essential public goods such as infrastructure, education, and healthcare.

“These investments symbolize our shared future, promising considerable, long-term benefits for all Nigerians. We understand the concerns regarding potential price increases.

“We appreciate the clarity of policy from the Tinubu administration, a direction that signals a courageous and pragmatic shift in our nation’s economic trajectory. “

Consequently, they are calling on Nigerians to avoid panic buying or stockpiling petrol.

” We also urge all filling stations across the country to remain open and avoid hoarding products, and maintain reasonable pricing of fuels.

” In light of the assurances given by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), we wish to reiterate that there is no cause for alarm.

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FG approves 6-month maternity leave for female lecturers without pay

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during the presentation of the renegotiated agreement between the Federal Government and ASUU.

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January 16, 2026

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Photo: Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa (right), and Minister of State for Education

The Federal Government has announced that qualified female academic staff shall be entitled to a maternity Leave of six months as provided in the subsisting Public Service Rules,” Section 3.4(vii) reads.

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during the presentation of the renegotiated agreement between the Federal Government and ASUU.

He clarified that the Section 3.4 of the agreement, which focuses on ‘Non-salary conditions of service’, makes provision for six-month maternity leave as a fringe benefit.

Alausa described the agreement as a historic turning point that symbolises renewed trust, restored confidence and a firm commitment to uninterrupted academic calendars in Nigerian universities.

Alausa emphasised that the agreement reflects the resolve of President Bola Tinubu to prioritise education as the foundation of national development, noting that it marked the first time a sitting president took full ownership of the long-standing challenges confronting the university system.

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Insurgency: Trump allocates N587bn to US Africa Command for military operations in Nigeria, others

The allocation is contained in the US National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026. The funds were approved under Title XLIII – Operation and Maintenance.

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January 16, 2026

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The United States plans to spend N587 billion ($413.046 million) on counter-insurgency operations in Nigeria and other African countries in 2026 amid worsening security conditions across West Africa.

The allocation is contained in the US National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026. The funds were approved under Title XLIII – Operation and Maintenance.

The security budget for the US Africa Command comes against the backdrop of the Christmas Day attacks on terrorists’ hideouts in Sokoto State by the Donald Trump administration.

On Tuesday, AFRICOM delivered a consignment of military equipment to Nigerian security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security operations across the country.