FG orders immediate closure of 41 unity schools over escalating security threats

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate shutdown of 41 Federal Unity Colleges due to escalating security threats. The directive was contained in a circular issued on November 21, 2025, by the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the document, Minister of Education Tunji Alausa approved the closures in response to “recent security challenges” in…

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FG strengthens welfare reforms for military personnel, veterans

The Federal Government has intensified welfare reforms for serving and retired military personnel, disbursing ₦18 billion in Group Life Insurance benefits and launching a Veterans’ Databank and Call Centre. Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru announced this on Wednesday during a press briefing in Abuja on activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day….

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FG unveils new agricultural reforms to end hunger, boost food security

The Federal Government has announced sweeping agricultural reforms aimed at ending hunger, boosting food production, and cutting post-harvest losses estimated at over $10 billion annually, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for food security and national prosperity. The reforms were detailed in a joint statement on Thursday by the Minister of Agriculture…

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FG considers sale of refineries to attract investment and boost efficiency

The Federal Government has indicated that it may consider selling Nigeria’s state-owned refineries as part of ongoing economic reform efforts aimed at attracting investment, enhancing competition, and improving operational efficiency in the downstream oil sector. Nigeria’s four refineries — located in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna — have a combined installed capacity of 445,000 barrels…

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FG releases ₦2.3bn to settle university lecturers’ salary and promotion arrears

The Federal Government has released ₦2.3 billion to settle outstanding salary and promotion arrears owed to lecturers in Nigerian universities. The move forms part of ongoing efforts to prevent an imminent strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the fund’s release on Wednesday while providing updates…

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