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Drs. Bernard Doro and Kingsley Udeh were formally inducted into the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday when President Bola Tinubu administered the oath of office to them.

According to reports, the event took place within the State House’s Council Chamber in Abuja at 1:52 p.m., just before the start of the first FEC meeting since July 2025.

Two states that had been without ministerial representation for weeks, Plateau and Enugu, now have their seats back in the federal cabinet after being sworn in.

Doro, a public health administrator and clinical practitioner with training in the UK, was nominated on October 21 to succeed Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who left the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction on July 31 after becoming the APC National Chairman.

Doro, who is from Kwall in the Bassa LGA of Plateau State, has more than 20 years of expertise in technology-driven health strategy, clinical medicine, and pharmacy.

The Presidency stated that he has worked extensively in the National Health Service (NHS) of the United Kingdom and has various degrees in Advanced Clinical Practice, Law, and Pharmacy.

Udeh Takes Nnaji’s Place as Enugu’s Ministerial Position Returns
Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, resigned on October 7 because to issues with his academic credentials. Dr. Kingsley Udeh, who was previously Enugu State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, was sworn in to take his position.

Udeh was nominated by the President on November 4 and quickly confirmed by the Senate after being promoted to the position of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) just before.

With their appointment, Tinubu has 48 ministers in his cabinet.

President Tinubu chaired the FEC meeting after the formalities. Wale Edun, the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, gave the council an update on Nigeria’s restored access to the global capital market prior to the meeting going behind closed doors.

Edun revealed that Nigeria’s $2.35 billion Eurobond attracted $13 billion in investor orders and was oversubscribed by 453%.

“Barriers preventing investors will be removed during the next phase of changes. In order to boost investment and productivity, we will examine import limitations and tariffs,” he stated.

In order to maximize asset management for inclusive growth, he continued, the government is conducting a thorough examination of the Federation and federal balance sheets.

Edun declared, “We are tightening expenditure frameworks, ensuring reform gains are made available to all Nigerians, and improving fiscal reporting and budget realism.”

President Tinubu responded by praising the high level of investment interest and pointing out that Nigeria is still rebuilding confidence in its economy and fortifying diplomatic ties in spite of political difficulties.

He reiterated the administration’s commitment to ending terrorism and creating a prosperous, inclusive, and peaceful country.

Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, the Chief of the Air Staff, has promised that the Nigerian Air Force will put civilian safety first and prevent collateral damage while conducting operations.

During his first meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding, and other senior officers at NAF Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, Aneke made the pledge.

He added that the service will prioritize operational effectiveness, safety, and professionalism and that the decision is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s expectations for the military.

“To eradicate terrorism, eliminate threats, and deny safe haven to all adversaries of our nation, we will continue to work closely with sister services and other security agencies,” he declared.

He claims that by interacting with communities and making sure that missions are people-focused, the Air Force will improve civil-military relations.

“Preventing collateral damage and protecting civilian lives will continue to be a defining hallmark of our professionalism and operational discipline,” he continued.

According to Aneke, the strategic meeting would evaluate the force’s present position, pinpoint any weaknesses, and examine ways to improve efficacy.

The Air Chief also promised to follow the president’s orders to the letter, saying that operations and safety would be at the center of all leadership decisions.

“The aspirations of millions of Nigerians rest, in part, on what we do here—on how effectively we carry out our duties and safeguard the territorial integrity of our country,” he stated.

“Let me be clear: we won’t let them down. Ladies and gentlemen, we shall carry out Mr. President’s explicit and unambiguous instructions to the letter.

There won’t be any uncertainty in our stance. Now is the time to take action, and we will succeed.

Declaring the meeting open, the Air Chief thanked the President for his confidence.

Due to unintentional bombings that resulted in civilian casualties during counterterrorism operations, the Nigerian Air Force has been under public attention in recent years.

Leaders in the community and civil society organizations called for increased operational precision and accountability as a result of these instances.

A change toward precision-led and community-sensitive air operations was indicated by Aneke’s comments.

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former presidential adviser, has requested that President Bola Tinubu speak to the country about the latest military invasion threat made against Nigeria by US President Donald Trump.

Baba-Ahmed expressed concern that the president had not yet personally addressed Nigerians about the incident in a statement he shared on his Facebook page on Thursday.

The president’s silence, according to Baba-Ahmed, conveys a concerning message about Nigeria’s leadership.

“President Tinubu should have spoken to Nigerians by now if he truly has capable advisers and understands the weight of his office,” he wrote. Ministers and their assistants should refrain from making statements at this time. The President should comfort the nation, explain our stance, and lay out the actions his administration plans to take. We come across as weak and aimless when we are silent.

He also warned against the president’s plans to visit the US to meet with Trump, calling such a move “ill-advised.”

“Tinubu shouldn’t even consider traveling to the United States to see Trump at this crucial time. It will only make Nigeria’s reputation worse—like getting slapped and grinning back,” he said.

Thus, Baba-Ahmed called on the president to take decisive action.

He declared, “Tinubu needs to act right away—appoint ambassadors, rebuild Nigeria’s diplomatic presence, and address the nation directly if he truly listens to those who care about this country.”

The Bola Tinubu government completely denied the prior report that Trump had threatened to send American military troops to Nigeria if the purported genocide against Christians was not stopped.

China, on the other hand, stated on Tuesday that it supports Nigeria and that it rejects any foreign meddling under the pretense of human rights or religion.

At a press conference in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated, “As Nigeria’s comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs and threatening other countries with sanctions and force.”

In answer to inquiries over Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria, Ning made the statements.

Its inclusion on the U.S. list of nations that violate religious freedom was rejected by the Federal Government on Wednesday, citing “inaccurate data and misrepresentation” of the country’s security issues as the reason for the designation.

Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s minister of information, made it clear that extremist violence has affected both Christians and Muslims and that the country is dealing with terrorism rather than religious persecution.

Claims of targeted religious persecution are refuted by the government. Over 13,500 militants have been neutralized and over 11,000 captives have been freed by President Tinubu’s administration since 2023. Nigeria is still willing to work with the United States on counterterrorism while emphasizing respect for each other’s sovereignty, he stated.

Nigeria still places a high priority on “the protection of all citizens regardless of religious affiliation” and national security, the minister continued.

Trump reaffirmed on Wednesday night that if the purported persecution of Christians in Nigeria goes unchecked, he is prepared to take direct action.

“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria,” he declared. The United States cannot watch helplessly as such crimes take place there and in many other nations. We are prepared, willing, and able to save the world’s great Christian population!

In order to address concerns about food security, stabilize prices, and guarantee farmers have financial liquidity in the agricultural sector, the Federal Government of Nigeria is vigorously pursuing a strategy to accumulate its Strategic Food Reserve.

According to the government, the gesture would allow farmers to engage in year-round cultivation, particularly during the dry season.

The News Agency of Nigeria reported on Thursday that Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, provided the guarantee during a working tour of various Kaduna facilities with Senator Abdullahi Aliyu, the Minister of State for Agriculture, along with other stakeholders.

The tour took place on the fringes of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security’s 47th Regular Meeting.

In response to farmers’ concerns that food prices would plummet nationwide despite an increase in input costs, he reassured them that the government was prepared to meet this challenge.

Farmers attend the same marketplaces and profit from lower prices even though they are concerned about a food price collapse.

At the same time, the cost of inputs is a challenge for farmers.

Bola Tinubu, the president, is working on it. We will address the cost of inputs and strike a balance between the welfare of farmers and the general public.

“Very soon, we are also going to stock up strategic reserves, which will give the agricultural sector a lot of financial liquidity so farmers can engage in year-round farming, particularly during the dry season,” he stated.

The minister expressed satisfaction with the high degree of public interest in food production and raw material processing, among other things, after evaluating the performance of a few firms that were visited.

He claims that farmers and food processors have responded to President Tinubu’s clear demand about food security and food sovereignty.

“It is clear that what you see on the field is almost in line with Mr. President’s renewal hope agenda,” he stated.

According to NAN, Olam Agri, TMDK Agro Park, DEBRANCH Farmers, Quality Afriexim Bank Quality Assurance Office, and Tomato Jos are a few of the factories that were inspected.

He claims that the goal of the quality assurance office is to certify Nigerian goods for both home and international markets.

According to Mehta, the company’s main goal is “local production for local consumption,” which aims to develop a middle class in rural Nigeria by giving farmers a steady market and turning their food into superior paste.

She emphasized that the business has the third-largest tomato processing facility in Nigeria, a cutting-edge facility in Kaduna State.

We collaborate with more than 350 partner farmers, offering them assistance, cutting-edge agricultural methods, and a sure market for their produce.

“Tomato Jos seeks to both directly and indirectly create jobs while lowering Nigeria’s dependency on imported tomato products.

“Among other things, it has created hundreds of jobs in the construction of its factory,” she stated.

Mehta disapproved of the importation of tomato paste from China, claiming it was bad for the nation’s economy.

She added that women make up 60% of farmers and that the organization has invested more than $20 million in empowering the people.

Mehta added that Tomato Jos has made infrastructural investments.

She claims that in order to prepare for the production of tomatoes during the dry season, the organization has currently cleared more than 300 hectares of irrigated land.

The market, imports of tomato paste, regulations, inputs like fertilizer and other chemicals, and Tuta Absoluta, a significant tomato pest, are just a few of the issues facing the sector, according to the CEO.

However, in order to guarantee that the illness would no longer flourish in the nation, she urged the Federal Government to establish a unified, prompt reaction.

The CEO also bemoaned the company’s difficulties in selling its finished goods.

Nonetheless, she asked for the government’s and food packaging firms’ cooperation so that she might represent their grains and mop up their products.

As the landing cost of petrol fell further below the Dangote Refinery’s ex-depot price, some filling stations in Abuja lowered the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as gasoline or petrol. This resulted in new pricing adjustments in the retail market.

Journalists’ findings on Wednesday, November 5, showed that major marketers, including as NIPCO, AA Rano, Eterna, and Empire Energy, had lowered their pump prices in a number of places throughout the Federal Capital Territory.

Reporters’ checks revealed that NIPCO and AA Rano filling stations had lowered their pump prices from ₦950 to ₦955 per liter to ₦940, according to Daily Post.

Similarly, Empire Energy dispenses at ₦955, down from ₦955 and ₦959, while Eterna now sells at ₦945.

This indicates that, depending on the station, petrol prices in Abuja have decreased by ₦4 to ₦10 per litre.

As previously reported, NNPCL Retail also reduced the price of their pump from ₦955 per litre to ₦945. Other stations, such MRS (Dangote Petrol) and Ranoil, kept their pump rates at ₦950 and ₦955 per litre as of Thursday morning despite the price decreases.

The station may evaluate its pricing later in the day, according to an unidentified MRS station manager.

He stated, “We may lower our price in the evening or so, but we still dispense fuel at ₦950 per litre.”

The landing fee is now ₦827.04 per litre.
According to the latest adjustment, the landing cost of fuel dropped to ₦827.04 a litre as of November 3, 2025, according to recently disclosed energy market data.

This amount is less than the ₦829.77 that was recorded at the end of October.

Ex-depot price breakdowns reveal:

Pinnacle: ₦872 Dangote Refinery: ₦872
₦870 NIPCO
Aiteo: ₦870 BOVAS: ₦870
₦870 AA Rano
In comparison to depot operators like NIPCO, AA Rano, and BOVAS, Dangote’s ex-depot charge is at least ₦2 more costly.

More importantly, the current landing cost of ₦827.04 is ₦44.96 less than the ex-depot price of ₦872 at Dangote Refinery.

According to Naija News, the changes follow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of a 15% import tax on gasoline and diesel, which is intended to promote domestic refining and increase Dangote Refinery’s competitiveness.

When the tariff increase is put into effect, marketers and industry players predict that it will increase the price of imported fuel, making local supplies comparatively more appealing.

Industry observers point out that more filling stations, particularly those that source from less expensive depots, may continue to lower pump costs until Dangote modifies its pricing to reflect the declining landing cost.