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Newspaper Headlines: FG moves to audit varsities over TETFund grants

byAyomikunle Daramola
October 10, 2025 7:00 am

The dailies profile Joash Amupitan, the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Punch reports that the federal government has directed all tertiary institutions to submit comprehensive reports on unutilised intervention funds received from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) within 30 days, saying “sanctions will be imposed on institutions that fail to utilise funds effectively”. The newspaper says the national assembly is probing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) over the $18 billion reportedly spent on rehabilitating the nation’s refineries.
Tribune reports the senate as saying that insecurity in Nigeria is not driven by religion. The newspaper reports that the Osun LGAs withheld funds case has been adjourned.
Daily Trust says the federal capital territory (FCT) council has withdrawn the television and radio levy. The newspaper reports that Israel and Hamas have signed a ceasefire deal.
The Nation says Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, says deductions from revenue collections by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and customs have been terminated. The newspaper reports that the council of state unanimously agreed to the nomination of Amupitan as INEC chair.
Guardian reports the death of Christopher Kolade, the renowned boardroom guru and statesman, at 92.
Independent reports that the council of state has approved one percent FAAC deduction for the Police Trust Fund (PTF). The newspaper says President Bola Tinubu may delay the presentation of the 2026 budget over the 2025 performance report.
The New Telegraph says the police have suspended the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy. The newspaper reports that a bill for the creation of Ibadan state has passed second reading in the house of representatives.

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