Read more about the article FG releases eight-month academic tools allowance to lecturers
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FG releases eight-month academic tools allowance to lecturers

The government says funds covering January to August 2026 have been released to universities, polytechnics and colleges of education for payment to academic staff. The Federal Government has announced the…

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Read more about the article Benin-Agbor-Asaba crisis: FG faults contractor, orders reconstruction
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Benin-Agbor-Asaba crisis: FG faults contractor, orders reconstruction

The Federal Government says the concessionaire failed to properly execute the highway project, while the contractor blames heavy rainfall, traffic and drainage challenges for the worsening condition of the Benin-Agbor-Asaba…

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Read more about the article FG to unveil $1bn renewed hope social protection programme
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FG to unveil $1bn renewed hope social protection programme

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu will unveil the programme on August 26, targeting 7.6 million vulnerable households with emergency cash transfers. The Federal Government is set to unveil a $1 billion…

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Read more about the article Rehabilitation: Senate urges FG to end repentant Boko Haram programme
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Rehabilitation: Senate urges FG to end repentant Boko Haram programme

Lawmakers reject deradicalisation policy following targeted killings of military officers; security concerns overshadow non-kinetic strategy The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to discontinue its rehabilitation and reintegration…

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Read more about the article FG plans voluntary evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa over xenophobic attacks
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FG plans voluntary evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa over xenophobic attacks

The Federal Government has announced plans to begin the voluntary evacuation of Nigerians living in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals. In a statement on Sunday, minister…

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Read more about the article FG launches employees’ compensation scheme to strengthen civil service welfare
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FG launches employees’ compensation scheme to strengthen civil service welfare

The Federal Government has launched the Employees’ Compensation Scheme to improve staff welfare, workplace safety, and productivity across the Federal Civil Service. The Head of the Civil Service of the…

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Read more about the article FG, private sector launch health insurance scheme for vulnerable Nigerians
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FG, private sector launch health insurance scheme for vulnerable Nigerians

The federal government and private sector stakeholders have launched a new initiative aimed at expanding access to affordable healthcare for vulnerable populations, according to a report by Vanguard. The programme,…

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Read more about the article ASUU gives FG four-day ultimatum over new salary structure
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ASUU gives FG four-day ultimatum over new salary structure

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the federal government a four-day deadline to start implementing the newly agreed compensation structure for university teachers. Christopher Piwuna, ASUU president,…

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