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FG Begins Implementing New ASUU Deal

February 9, 2026

Nigeria’s federal government has started implementing key parts of a new pay and welfare agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), officials said Monday, in a move aimed at easing

Nigerian Economy: A Titanic Drifting Off Course Amid Policy Missteps

Business News·News

FG Implements Short-Term Open Borders, Wholesale Traders Fear Losses As Prices Expected To Crash

August 15, 2024

FG Implements Short-Term Open Borders The Federal Government’s(FG) decision to implement a short-term open borders policy has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s wholesale market. As the policy permits importing certain agricultural products for

Business News·Oil & Gas

Cooking Gas Price To Crash As FG Lifts VAT, Import Duty On LPG

December 9, 2023

In a bid to reduce the soaring price of cooking gas in the country, the Nigerian government has exempted the importation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and its equipment from the payment

Business News·Finance & Economy·News

FG To Launch N50,000 Non-Interest Loans For N1.5 M Market Women

October 4, 2023

In a move to empower market women across Nigeria, Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, revealed on Tuesday that the Federal Government is gearing up to provide

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Inside Detail Of FG’s MoU With Organized Labour That Averted NLC Strike

October 3, 2023

A last-minute meeting between representatives of the Federal Government and the organized labour at the presidential villa in Abuja has prevented a total shutdown of the nation’s economy. This was as the

Nigeria's Diesel Prices Hit N978/Litre, Posing Economic Pressure Ahead Of Christmas

Business News·News·Oil & Gas

FG To Grants 6-Month VAT Exemption On Diesel Amid Fuel Subsidy Talks

October 1, 2023

In a move aimed at providing relief to the Nigerian populace amidst ongoing discussions about the removal of fuel subsidies, the Federal Government has announced a significant measure to alleviate the economic

DSS Rearrests Emefiele After Tussle With Prison Officials

Business News·News

FG Refutes Reports Of Plea Deal With Former CBN Governor

October 1, 2023

In a surprising twist to the ongoing saga surrounding the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Justice has categorically denied the existence of

Blue Economy: Tinubu Appoints New Executive Directors For NPA, NIMASA

Business News·News

FG, States, LGAs Share N1.1 Trillion As Revenue Allocation For August Amidst Economic Fluctuations

September 30, 2023

In a dynamic economic landscape marked by fluctuations and uncertainties, Nigeria’s three tiers of government have successfully navigated the fiscal waters to share a total of N1.1 trillion in revenue allocation for

Business News·Finance & Economy·News

FG To Release Of CBN Audit Report Soon

September 28, 2023

The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed that the special investigator, Jim Obazee, has completed an extensive audit report on the operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This highly anticipated

Nigeria Govt, Raspberry Pi Foundation Partner To Launch Code Clubs In Nigeria

Business News·News·Technology

FG Calls For Open, Secure Internet At Africa Internet Governance Forum

September 25, 2023

In a resounding call for an open and secure internet across Africa, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, asserted the Nigerian government’s commitment to bridging the digital

NGX Fines 9 Companies N76.8m For Missing Financial Reporting Deadlines

Business News·News·Technology

FG, NGX Create Tech-Driven Path For Startup Listings

September 22, 2023

The Federal Government has announced its partnership with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to catalyze startup listings via the newly established NGX Technology Board. This collaborative initiative was unveiled during a tech-focused event

Benue State’s Ex-gov, Ortom, Signs Bill To Earn N25 million, Receive 2 SUVs After Tenure

Business News

Ortom, FG Seal Agreement To Clear Benue State’s N84 billion Debts

April 4, 2023

Benue State Government has agreed to a swap deal with the Federal Government to reduce the state’s debt, the state’s Commissioner for Finance, David Olofu, revealed on Monday. Olofu said the debt

Business News·Insights

Umar Yahaya: FG Takes Major Step In Accessing Unclaimed Dividends, Threatening Shareholders’ Investments

July 21, 2022

On July 23, 2021, the Federal High Court in Abeokuta, Ogun state, restrained the Federal Government from accessing shareholders’ unclaimed dividends, but recent event has shown the government is not backing off.

Strike Can Be Resolved In Two Days, Not Weeks – ASUU President Replies Buhari On Two Weeks Ultimatum Directive

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Strike Can Be Resolved In 2 Days, Not Weeks – ASUU President Replies Buhari On Ultimatum

July 20, 2022

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has replied President Muhammadu Buhari, saying, the two-week ultimatum issued by the President to resolve the concerns raised by the union was too long. For

News·Insights

Nigeria To Record 29million Child Brides By 2050 – UNICEF

June 6, 2022

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has projected that Nigeria will have 29 million child brides by 2050. Tagged: “Situation Analysis of Children in Nigeria: Ensuring equitable and sustainable realisation

NLC To Suspend Strike Action Against CBN, FG Intervenes In Dispute

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NLC Issues FG 21 Days Ultimatum To Resolve ASUU Strike

April 14, 2022

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has formally intervened in the lingering disagreement between the Federal Government and unions in the tertiary institutions, asking the FG to resolve the Impasse with ASUU, NASU

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TRENDING: Why We Lost Trust In FG – ASUU

February 4, 2022

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has revealed it no longer trust the Federal Government on anything, likening the Buhari’s regime as serial a promise breaker and adulterous spouse. Contained in

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FG To Collaborate With NGX On Climate Financing

January 3, 2022

As a measure of tackling the threat of climate change, the Nigerian government has promised to strengthen its collaboration with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) to set up a climate financing envrionment in

Business News

FG Borrows N13.6tn Via Bonds In Six Months Amid Rising Deficit Financing

December 30, 2021

The federal government’s bond offer and allotment rose by N1.99tn in the first six months of this year to N13.66tn, from the N11.67tn recorded in the corresponding period of last year. The

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to ensure he quickly assents to the amended Electoral Bill as passed by the National Assembly.

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Pressure On President Buhari To Sign Re-enacted Electoral Bill

November 18, 2021

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to ensure he quickly assents to the amended Electoral Bill as passed by the National Assembly. This will be the second time an electoral bill

WAEC Honours Outstanding Ghanaian, Nigerian Candidates

FG vows to expel SS1, SS2 students who sit WASSCE, NECO, NABTEB

September 25, 2021

The Federal Government had announced that only students in SS3, should be allowed to sit for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC), National Examination Council (NECO), or National Business and

Finance & Economy·Top Stories

FG To Resolve VAT Dispute At Supreme Court

September 23, 2021

Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami has said to find a lasting solution to the dispute between the federal government and the states on the Value Added

Labour·Top Stories

UK Registers Over 300 Nigerian Doctors In 100 Days

September 23, 2021

In the last 100 days, over 300 highly qualified Nigerian doctors have applied and been approved to work in the United Kingdom, as the rift between doctors and the Nigerian government deepens.

Labour·Top Stories

Ngige Appeals To NMA, JOHESU For Fruitful Negotiations On Hazard Allowance

September 22, 2021

MINISTER of Labor and Productivity, Chris Ngige, has appealed to the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and JOHESU to sheath their swords so that negotiations on the hazard allowance can be concluded. As

News·Top Stories

Nigeria May Lift Twitter Ban Soon,’ Lai Mohammed says

September 16, 2021

MINISTER for Information and Culture Lai Mohammed has informed Nigerians that Twitter ban may soon be suspended. Federal government has said the ban on micro blogging giant Twitter will be lifted in

Labour·Top Stories

Adopt Varsity-Designed Scheme For Salary Payment, ASUU Tells FG

September 15, 2021

ACADEMIC Staff Union of Universities has encouraged the government to adopt the varsity-designed University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) to end the problem of error and omission in payment of lecturers salary.

Labour·Top Stories

NARD President Denies Rumours of Friction With NMA

September 15, 2021

PRESIDENT, National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Dr Okhuaihesuyi has denied rumours of cold war brewing between Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and NARD.

News·Top Stories

Amend University Commissions Act, ASUU Tells National Assembly

September 13, 2021

ACADEMIC Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has made an appeal to the National Assembly to amend the National Universities Commission Act in order to address the under-funding of several state universities and

Femi Falana Reveals How CBN’s Cash Withdrawal Limit Violates Nigerians' Right

News·Top Stories

Involve Nigerians In Your Poverty Eradication Plans, Falana Tells FG

September 12, 2021

HUMAN rights activist and Legal practitioner, Barr Femi Falana (SAN), has asked the Nigerian government to work with Civil Society Organizations, to eradicate poverty in the land.

Transport·Top Stories

Five Kidnapped By Pirates In Rivers State

September 11, 2021

SEA travelers have abducted five boat travelers on the Onne-Bonny waterways in Rivers state.

News·Top Stories

Oil Marketers Pledge Support To Federal Government

OIL marketers in the Nigeria under the aegis of Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), have promised to render their support to the Federal Government to ensure timely and effective implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

September 10, 2021

News·Top Stories

Declare State Of Emergency In Health Sector, MDCAN Tells FG

Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has advised the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the nation’s health sector due to a number of issues. Dr Victor Makanjuola, the newly elected National President of MDCAN, made the

September 6, 2021

Uncategorized·News·Top Stories

Resident Doctors Nationwide Strike Ends Soon, Says Ngige

Labour Minister, Chris Ngige has said the Federal Government was determined to end the ongoing nationwide strike by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). Ngige who stated this during the Quarterly Nigerian Health Commissioners Forum held in Abuja on Friday, said

September 4, 2021

News·Top Stories

Court Orders Resident Doctors To Suspend Strike

The Industrial Court of Nigeria has ordered resident doctors to suspend their strike action and go back to work. Judge John Targema of the ICN sitting in Abuja, after carefully weighing the matter, instructed the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors to suspend

August 23, 2021

Again, FG Meets Resident Doctors

AFTER more than nine hours of meeting behind closed doors on Friday through Saturday morning, the Federal Government and members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors(NARD) met again on Saturday. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, said that all

August 22, 2021

News·Top Stories

FG To Lift Twitter Ban By Year End

The Federal Government will lift its ban on Twitter before the end of the year, the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed said on Thursday. He stated that the government was awaiting a response on three final requests made of the social media

August 20, 2021

Industrial Court Adjourns FG, Resident Doctors Case To Sept 15

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has adjourned the case between the Federal Government and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to September 15, 2021. The Federal Government through the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, had taken the executives

August 16, 2021

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