The Federal Government has approved a significant increase in hazard allowances and other earned benefits for members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) in federal universities, with the new remuneration package taking effect retrospectively from January 1, 2026. The approval was conveyed in a circular issued by the National Salaries, Incomes…
The Federal Government has arraigned three suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The suspects—Abdulrazak Umar (also known as Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (Yunusa bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (Abu Itisar)—were arraigned before the Federal High…
The Federal Government has unveiled a Digital Standards Platform designed to strengthen Nigeria’s quality infrastructure, improve access to industrial standards, enhance public procurement, and boost the competitiveness of Made-in-Nigeria products. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, described the initiative as a landmark reform that will accelerate industrialisation,…
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Federal Health Institutions (FHI) Sector, has issued the Federal Government a 15-day ultimatum to address the alleged victimisation of its members at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna. The union warned that it would embark on a three-day nationwide warning strike if its demands are not met by July 29, 2026….
The Federal Government has announced that the final batch of 315 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa will arrive in the country on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as part of its ongoing evacuation programme. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the evacuation flight will be operated by Air Peace,…
Military veterans have called on the Federal Government to immediately implement the approved ₦250,000 minimum wage for serving military personnel, accusing authorities of delaying the execution of a salary review already approved by law. The demand was made during a retreat attended by more than 70 retired military personnel at the Armed Forces Headquarters Command…
The Presidency has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of teachers and pupils in the state, describing the request as unnecessary and politically motivated. Governor Makinde made the call while receiving the 45 rescued victims, comprising 39 pupils and six teachers, who regained their…
The Federal Government has presented Letters of Credence to four newly appointed Nigerian ambassadors and high commissioners, formally authorising them to assume diplomatic duties in Trinidad and Tobago, Kenya, Equatorial Guinea, and Egypt. The presentation ceremony marks the final diplomatic requirement before the envoys officially take up their assignments in their respective host countries. With…
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the release of ₦83.2 billion from the Anticipatory Action Trust Fund to strengthen flood prevention efforts across Nigeria, marking a significant shift from reactive disaster management to proactive risk mitigation. The approval was granted during the NEC meeting held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Council Chamber…
The Federal Government has directed all civil servants to immediately discontinue the use of personal email accounts for official communication, mandating the adoption of approved government email platforms across the federal public service. The directive was announced by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, during a digital transformation summit…
