Economy
Despite Subsidy Removal, NNPC’s FAAC Remittance Dropped By N500bn In 2024: World Bank
Despite Subsidy Removal, NNPC’s FAAC Remittance Dropped By N500bn In 2024: World Bank
Despite subsidy removal, NNPC’s FAAC remittance dropped by N500bn in 2024: World Bank. The World Bank says revenue remitted by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited dropped by N500 billion in 2024 despite a surge in gross revenues collected by Nigeria’s main revenue agencies in the year.
In the latest World Bank Nigeria Development Update (NDU), published on May 12, the Bretton Woods organisation said NNPC’s remittance to the federation account dropped from N1.1 trillion in 2023 to N600 billion in 2024.
On May 29, President Bola Tinubu said the petrol subsidy regime was over.
Three months later, TheCable reported that Tinubu was considering a “temporary subsidy” on petrol as crude oil prices and foreign exchange (FX) rates soared.
Although the federal government had consistently denied the return of petrol subsidy, the NNPC, on August 19, 2024, said the federal government owes it N7.8 trillion for under-recovery.
According to the World Bank, NNPC’s remittance performance in 2024 was due to “implicit petrol subsidy,” which was in place till September 2024.
“Gross revenues collected by Nigeria’s main revenue agencies surged in 2024, despite minimal remittances from NNPCL,” the lender said.
“FAAC data show that gross revenues collected by the main revenue agencies (FIRS, NCS, NNPCL and NUPRC) rose significantly from N16.5 trillion (7 percent of GDP) in 2023 to N29.5 trillion (10.6 percent of GDP) in 2024.”
World Bank said the largest revenue increases came from foreign exchange-denominated sources that benefited from the removal of the FX subsidy, “including oil revenues (royalties, taxes, signature bonuses), customs revenues, and the foreign trade-related component of value-added tax”.
“However, NNPCL was the only laggard, remitting just N0.6 trillion to FAAC in 2024, down from N1.1 trillion in 2023, largely due to the implicit PMS subsidy, which remained in place until the end of September 2024,” the lender said.
“Although the subsidy was fully removed October 1, 2024, NNPCL did not start transferring the resulting revenue gains to the Federation until January 2025. From that point, it began remitting 50 percent, with the other half being used to settle past arrears.
“As of February 2025, NNPCL’s claimed arrears stood at N7.8 trillion, while the Federation’s claims totalled N6.1 trillion, resulting in net arrears to NNPCL of approximately N1.7 trillion, down from N3.4 trillion in September 2024, before the subsidy removal.”
‘FISCAL OUTLOOK REMAINS OPTIMISTIC’
Despite NNPC’s decline in remittances, the World Bank said Nigeria’s fiscal outlook remains cautiously optimistic but hinges on the necessary consolidation of recent advances.
“First, it is essential to ensure that the full revenue gains from the removal of the PMS subsidy—estimated at about 2.6 percent of GDP in 2024—are transferred to the Federation,” the bank said.
“Despite the subsidy being fully removed in October 2024, NNPCL started transferring the revenue gains to the Federation only in January 2025. Since then, it has been remitting only 50 percent of these gains, using the rest to offset past arrears.
“Resolving any remaining net arrears and channeling the full benefits of subsidy reform to the Federation is critical for sound fiscal management.”

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‘ENSURE REVENUE GAINS FROM PETROL SUBSIDY REMOVAL’
The Bretton Woods organisation urged the federal government to ensure revenue gains from the removal of the petrol subsidy flow to the federation.
World Bank also asked the federal government to publish reconciled monthly fiscal reports and quarterly budget implementation reports on time.
“Publish raw FAAC data and documents from all agencies,” the bank said.
“Improve transparency in accounting for oil revenues by conducting a fo- rensic audit of NNPCL, and adopting standardized reporting to FAAC.”
The Bretton Woods institution also encouraged the federal government to “clear the backlog of audited financial statements for 2021-2023”.
Economy
ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku
ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku
ADC is Nigeria’s only reliable political party, others brought insecurity, hunger, says Atiku. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubukar says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is the only reliable political party in the country, noting that others have brought insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment.
Speaking in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, during the official opening of the ADC state secretariat, Abubakar said the party is ready for a 2027 victory but urged Nigerians to unite to rescue the nation.
He also asked Taraba residents to take part in the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise, adding that their participation is crucial to reversing Nigeria’s worsening hardship.
“I am in Taraba to inaugurate our new party office of the ADC, and I want you to hold the party with integrity,” Channels Television quoted Atiku as saying.
“Do not allow anybody to deceive you with any other party, because we have tasted other political parties, and they brought nothing but insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment. “The youths and women should know that we are doing this for them to have a better future, and I am holding on to their promise. “ADC will win Taraba state and win Nigeria as the only reliable political party.”

ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party
Abubakar, who formally joined the ADC on Monday—17 months before the 2027 general election—said his experience across political platforms convinced him that the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties lack the capacity to rescue the country.
He resigned from the PDP on July 16, citing “irreconcilable differences” within the opposition party as his reason for leaving.
Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development
Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development
Akwa Ibom governor pledges commitment to tourism, blue economy development… commends Editi Effiong for projecting State’s tourism potentials
As part of his effort to encourage tourism and enhance the State’s blue economy, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to encourage and reward young professionals who are willing to collaborate with his administration in promoting the positive image of the State through the ARISE Agenda.
The Governor made this known while fielding questions from Government House correspondents shortly after embarking on inspection of a locale of a movie, “The Black Book 2” (Old Scores), at Ishiet Beach/Market in Uruan Local Government Area.
He commended the movie Producer and Director, Mr. Editi Effiong, for his talent, vision, inspiration, and creative ability to project the tourism potentials and boost the economy of the State.
Governor Eno charged young Akwa Ibomites to shun divisive tendencies, be inspired, and emulate the creative effort of successful Akwa Ibom sons and daughters by joining hands to develop the tourism and blue economy of the State.
“The impression is amazing, seeing that we have one of our own trying to pull the world down here.
“I would love to thank and encourage him, and to let our young people see that Akwa Ibom has what it takes to drag the world’s attention.
“It depends on what you see. Someone can see this place and write one story about a swamp that has been abandoned and make all the noise. Another person sees this place and makes a great movie out of it that will market this place to the world and is able to attract the attention because of the work he has done here,” he said.
The State Chief Executive pledged his encouragement, support, and collaboration with Editi and other young Akwa Ibomites to enable them rise to the zenith of their calling.
“We are going to work with him. Editi is a young man I have known very well. This is one thing I say to our people in the diaspora, let’s partner. Come back home, whatever you see out there, bring it back here, and let’s work together.
“I think that is the story, and I am really impressed. If you know the number of people that have visited this State in the course of this film, the talents, and the caliber of artists that have been here, then this young man deserves an award and our support,” he added.

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On his part, the movie Producer and Director, Effiong, appreciated Governor Eno for his visionary leadership and passion for tourism development.
He expressed gratitude to the Governor for creating a hospitable and tourism friendly ecosystem to enhance talent exploration through the provision of good road network and quality modern facilities which distinguished the State as one of the most treasured locations in the country.
Crime
EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
EFCC releases ex-AGF Malami after hours of interrogation. He said he would return for further questioning.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former attorney general of the federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, after hours of interrogation by the anti-graft team.
Mr Malami confirmed his release in his X account on Saturday. The former minister said that he had been released and scheduled for another meeting with investigators.
He said that the reality behind the “fabricated allegations” levelled against him would become clearer with time.
“In line with my undertaking to keep Nigerians updated on my invitation by EFCC, I give glory to Allah for his divine intervention. “The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continues to unfold.”

EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
The EFCC had summoned Mr Malami through a letter dated November 24, and signed by Sunday Ofen-Imu on behalf of its chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
The EFCC did not disclose the specific allegations for which Mr Malami was invited.
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