Monarchs Task FG on Welfare of TNP Host Communities
Traditional rulers from host communities along the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) have called on the Federal Government to prioritize the welfare and development of their people to ensure the protection and sustainability of vital oil infrastructure in the region. The monarchs made the call during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting organized by […]
FG Urged to Make Youth Successful Agricultural Entrepreneurs
An academic scholar and Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education(IAUE), Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Prof Ibiere Ken- Maduako, says that the vision of President Bola Tinubu and Governors of the 36 States, including the Federal Capital Territory- led administration should be primarily, to ensure that Nigerian youths become successful entrepreneurs in agriculture. Speaking […]
FG Drops Maths Requirement for Arts, Humanities Admissions
The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has officially removed the long-standing requirement for a credit pass in Mathematics for Nigerian students seeking admission into Arts and Humanities courses in universities and polytechnics across the country. The new policy, announced by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday, October 14 marks a major reform […]
FG Threatens ASUU With ‘No Work, No Pay’ Rule
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to reconsider its decision to embark on an industrial strike, emphasising that constructive dialogue remains the most effective and sustainable path toward resolving all outstanding issues in the tertiary education sector. In a joint statement, the Honourable Minister of Education, […]
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 […]