…as repeated reversals by government officials over the implementation of the signed 2026 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN)/staff unions’ agreements. He said negotiations had appeared to yield progress on August 31, when the government and unions signed a resolution covering revised allowance structures, tax-exempt be…

…He said the initiative was designed as a humanitarian contribution to the efforts of the Federal Government to bring Nigerians in distress back home. “Basically, there was a Save Our Soul clarion cry by Nigerians in South Africa. It was echoed by the High Commission in South Africa. It got to the ears of our Heavenly L…

…mobilisation of corps members; criminals can use that to plan coordinated attacks. “The Federal Government and the NYSC need to strengthen security arrangements for corps members travelling through identified kidnapping corridors,” he said. A security expert, Olalekan Jackson-Ojo, said the NYSC’s national integration o…

…again and all those efforts have become fruitless,” Alade said. He urged the state and Federal Governments to find a way of controlling the volume and direction of water flowing towards the temporary crossing, noting that simply providing an alternative passage would not solve the problem if floodwater continued to ove…

…representatives. He said the union had been negotiating the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria/ASUU Agreement with the state government since February 2026. According to him, TSU remained the only university in the 19 northern states yet to implement the agreed remuneration framework. Mbave said a…

…the Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said, pledging that the Federal Government will continue to pursue reforms and create investment opportunities to promote national development. Ikpeazu said the government was committed to economic diversification, improved governance and inclusive growth as part o…

…expanded quota was the result of sustained diplomatic engagement between the Nigerian Federal Government and Saudi authorities.Nigeria's Hajj quota rises to 60,000 as Saudi Arabia grants 10,000 additional Hajj slots for the 2027 pilgrimage season. Photo ImagesHow the 10,000 extra slots were sharedOf the newly secured s…

…operators blaming inadequate gas infrastructure and long queues at refuelling stations.Federal government respondsIsmaeel Ahmed, chairman of the Presidential Initiative on CNG and Electric Vehicles, pushed back against the findings, saying October 1 was not a universal deadline but the date from which the Federal Gover…

…more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He explained that the FCCPC was a Federal Government agency established under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, while the ODCCPA was legally responsible for competition and consumer protection matters in Ondo State under the Ondo State Competition and…

…Public Service Reforms, 2025–2030; development of tools and guides for the creation of Federal Government agencies, parastatals and commissions; and the development and implementation of an oversight framework for governance, board evaluation and compliance monitoring in Ministries, Departments and Agencies. Arabi disc…

…savings and ensuring a stable banking climate are fundamental to achieving the Federal Government’s target of a $1tn economy by 2030. Addressing participants and key business stakeholders at the event, Sunday made a direct appeal to the public to avoid high-yield financial traps that lack regulatory backing. He express…

…Progressives Congress sympathised with victims of the flooding and urged the state and Federal Governments, religious organisations, civil society groups and public-spirited individuals to assist those displaced. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, the party said the flooding had caused hardship an…

…additional pressure on small and medium-sized businesses.” The group therefore urged the Federal Government to address structural challenges in the electricity sector, including technical and commercial losses, electricity theft, inadequate infrastructure, insufficient metering, estimated billing, revenue leakages and…

…three-day warning strike across all tiers of governmentThe industrial action follows the Federal Government's alleged failure to act on demands submitted to President Bola Tinubu on September 21, 2026The council's demands include a petrol price cut to N500 per litre, an immediate wage award, and a new national minimum…

…watched by prospective immigrants, international students and temporary workers as the federal government determines the future scale and composition of immigration. “Under Section 94(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship is required to table the annual…

…President of NASWDEN, Amin Hassan Soja, said the strike would be suspended if the Federal Government and the companies addressed their grievances. He warned that the action could become indefinite if no reconciliation was reached within the 15-day warning period. According to him, scrap dealers were suffering huge fina…

…part of a wider coastal development strategy being promoted by Ogun and supported by the Federal Government. At the Paris ceremony where the DP World agreements were signed, the Presidency identified the OGLNG project as part of a broader corridor linking energy, maritime infrastructure, industry and trade. Under the e…

…South Africa, Amb. Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, has assured Nigerians in Southern Africa of the Federal Government’s concern about their welfare and safety, especially over passport challenges and threats of xenophobic attacks. Okey-Uche gave the assurance in a goodwill message to all Nigerians in South Africa, Eswatini, Lesot…

Swift Telephone Network Limited (STN) received a Unified Access Service Licence from the federal government, clearing its path to operate nationwideThe indigenous telecom company, which traced its roots to a small business centre in 1998, went through years of setbacks before reviving its push for a full licenceTelecom…

…workers and businesses, while maintaining that the economy had stabilised. In July, the Federal Government also acknowledged that macroeconomic improvements would need to translate into household-level benefits, saying the next phase was to convert economic stability into better livelihoods. Tinubu’s Independence Day a…

…acquire vehicles, solar systems, digital devices and other essential assets. He said the Federal Government would continue working with state and local governments to strengthen primary healthcare, basic education and other essential public services. Tinubu also said his administration had paid salaries and pensions on…

…acquire vehicles, solar systems, digital devices and other essential assets. He said the Federal Government, in collaboration with states and local governments, would continue to strengthen primary healthcare, basic education and essential public services. Tinubu also said salaries and pensions had been paid on time an…

…approved the handover of the Kaltungo Snake Bite Treatment and Research Hospital to the Federal Government. The facility is expected to be converted into the recently approved National Snake Bite and Medical Centre, Kaltungo. Bojude also announced approval for a statewide free surgical and medical outreach programme ta…

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has ruled out a return to the petrol subsidy regime, insisting that the reforms of President Bola Tinubu were necessary to save Nigeria from imminent collapse. Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, made the declaration on Wednesday in Abuj…

…October 1, 2026, in observance of Nigeria Independence Day holiday.” Recall that the Federal Government had declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday for Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. Independence Anniversary: US Mission announces closure of Abuja, Lagos offices