FG Opens 2026 PTDF Overseas Scholarships for UK, Germany, France, Malaysia
PTDF 2026 scholarships open for MSc and PhD studies abroad Covers tuition, flights, accommodation, and living allowance Available in UK, Germany, France, and Malaysia Application deadline: February 27, 2026 The Federal Government has…
FG plans N500m empowerment programmes in 2026 Works Ministry budget
Federal Ministry of Works earmarks over N500m for empowerment programmes in 2026 budget. Allocations cover hairdressing, make-up training, grinding machines, motorcycles and mini-vans across states. 2026 Appropriation Bill sparks debate…
FG Budgets ₦6.04bn for Ajaokuta Staff in 2026 Despite Zero Output
• FG allocates ₦6.04bn personnel cost to Ajaokuta Steel in 2026 budget • Over 90% of allocation goes to salaries, with steel production still at zero • Capital spending remains…
FG bans graduation for non-final classes, mandates reusable textbooks
Federal Government bars graduation ceremonies for pre-Primary 6, JSS3, and SSS3 students to reduce costs Introduces reusable, high-quality textbooks lasting 4–6 years, limiting new purchases and promoting sustainability Implements uniform…
FG budgets ₦115bn to reintegrate ex-militants under Amnesty Programme
FG earmarks ₦115 billion in the 2026 budget for reintegration of ex-militants Funds allocated to the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) under service-wide vote Provision captured in ₦58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation…
FG Withdraws Criminal Defamation Case Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Federal Government drops criminal defamation and cyberbullying case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Case stemmed from her claims against Senate President Akpabio and ex-Governor Yahaya Bello over alleged threats to her…
Resident Doctors Threaten Nationwide Strike Over FG’s Failure to Implement
Resident doctors nationwide warn of an imminent strike as FG delays implementation of agreed MoU NARD NEC emergency meeting underway under “TICS 2.0 – No implementation, no going back” slogan…
FG Says “No Turning Back” as New Tax Laws Take Effect January 2026
FG insists new tax laws will begin January 1, 2026 Majority of workers to pay lower or zero PAYE tax Small businesses to be exempt from major taxes Government dismisses…
ASUU, FG Reach Breakthrough, End 16-Year Renegotiation Crisis
ASUU and FG finally resolve the long-running 2009 agreement renegotiation. 40% salary increase approved for university academic staff. New pension structure allows professors retire at 70 on full salary. Agreement…
FG Orders Road Contractors to Remain on Sites During Yuletide
FG bans site closures on major highways during the yuletide Abuja–Lokoja gridlock prompts urgent directive from Works Ministry NNPCL to pay ₦263bn owed to road contractors Over ₦2.13tr debt under…