University Unions Extend Strike Ultimatum by Two Weeks
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Allied Institutions (NASU) on Tuesday has prolonged its strike ultimatum to the Federal Government by another two weeks. Both unions had earlier issued a seven-day deadline to press home demands over unresolved welfare […]
Pro-Chancellors Call on FG to Prevent ASUU Strike
The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities (COPSUN) has appealed to the Federal Government to act swiftly to prevent another shutdown of Nigeria’s universities, warning that the system is still recovering from previous industrial crises. In a communiqué issued after its 69th meeting in Abuja on Sunday, September 14, signed by Acting Chairman Prof. Ayodeji […]
FG Warns of Flooding in 11 States, Advises Residents to Evacuate
The Federal Government on Sunday warned that at least 32 locations across 11 states are at risk of heavy rainfall and possible flooding between September 14 and 18, 2025. The alert, issued on Sunday , September 14, by the National Flood Early Warning Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment, was signed by the Director […]
Strike: Resident Doctors Issues Fresh Ultimatum to FG
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has warned it will embark on strike action if the Federal Government fails to address its demands within the next 24 hours. However, the new ultimatum follows the expiration of the association’s 10-day notice, which lapsed on September 10. The decision was reached after a marathon six-hour virtual […]
FG Orders GenCos to Implement Free Governor Control or Face Penalties
Baffled by persistent national grid collapses, the Federal Government has directed all electricity generation companies (GenCos) connected to the grid to activate Free Governor Control (FGC) across their generating units or risk severe penalties, including disconnection. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), in an order referenced NERC/2025/094 and signed on August 26, 2025, by Vice-Chairman […]
FG: Space Technology A Pact to Drive Innovation and Security
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that space exploration and technology are central to Nigeria’s economic growth, security, and capacity to tackle global challenges. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 27, by Dr. Felix Ale, Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA). According to […]
FG Sets Up Bargaining Team, Opens Talks With Health Unions
The Federal Government (FG) has kicked off formal talks with unions in the health sector after inaugurating a new committee on collective bargaining in Abuja on Saturday. Leading the ceremony, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof. Ali Pate said the initiative was designed to create a fairer deal for medical professionals and other […]
FG Pledges to Prosecute Child Abusers in Rivers
The Federal Government, FG, has condemned the alleged abuse of children in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, under the pretense of a spiritual ritual. The government vowed to prosecute anyone involved in the act, including parents who may have been complicit. In a press release issued on Saturday, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan […]
FG Appoints KWAM1 Airport Security Ambassador After Flight Ban Reduction
The Federal Government has appointed Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, as an ambassador for proper airport security protocol, following his controversial conduct at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on August 5, 2025. The announcement was made by Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, during a […]
FG Disburses ₦5.12bn in Pension Arrears to Retirees
₦5.12 billion in pension arrears has been disbursed by the Federal Government, FG, to 90,689 retirees. The fund was disbursed through the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) as the defined benefit scheme (DBS). PTAD, who made this known in a statement on its X page on Monday said the disbursement is part of the FG’s […]
PETROAN Cautions FG Against Hasty Sale of Refineries, Cites Past Mistakes
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has advised the Federal Government (FG) to tread carefully in its plans to sell the country’s refineries, warning against rushed or one-sided decisions. Speaking in Abuja, PETROAN President, Dr Billy Gillis-Harry, raised concerns about ongoing calls to privatise the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries, […]
FG Committed to Education Reforms
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to overhauling the education sector. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made this assurance during a visit by the University of Ibadan’s management team to the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Shettima, a proud alumnus of the University of Ibadan, was conferred with the institution’s highest honor, the UI at 75 Ambassador […]