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…
FG Targets Terrorists Online, Begins Taking Down Bandits’ Social Media Accounts
FG is working with Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X and Snapchat to remove terror-linked accounts Bandits used social media to show loot, livestream attacks and raise funds Security agencies say many…
FG Introduces Mandatory Drug Tests for Civil Service Job Seekers
Drug testing is now compulsory for all public service job applicants. MDAs must include drug tests as a core recruitment requirement. NDLEA will conduct screenings under approved procedures. Policy targets…
Security: No Hiding Place for Terrorists in Our Forests – FG
FG says terrorists and bandits will no longer find refuge in Nigeria’s forests. Nationwide security emergency will lead to massive recruitment into the Armed Forces and Police. Trained forest guards…
FG Declares December 25, 26 and January 1 as Public Holidays
FG declares December 25, 26 and January 1 public holidays Holidays mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Announcement made through the Ministry of Interior Nigerians urged to pray for…
FG Reopens 47 Unity Schools Weeks After Closure Over Insecurity
FG reopens 47 unity schools shut over insecurity nationwide Decision follows security review after mass student abduction in Niger State Education ministry assures safety, continuity of learning in unity colleges…
FG Suspends Enforcement Of NAFDAC Sachet Alcohol Ban
FG orders immediate halt to enforcement of sachet alcohol ban Decision follows intervention by House of Representatives committee NAFDAC actions placed on hold pending further consultations Final directive to be…
Burkina Faso Yet to Release Seized C-130 Aircraft, Detained 11 Soldiers — FG
FG says diplomatic talks ongoing with Burkina Faso over seized NAF C-130 aircraft and 11 detained soldiers Foreign Affairs Ministry takes over negotiations as NAF keeps mute Burkina Faso, AES…