FG–ASUU Pact Grants Professors 100% Salary Pension, Six-Month Maternity Leave for Female Lecturers
The newly renegotiated agreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) introduces far-reaching welfare improvements for university lecturers, including full salary pensions for retired professors and extended…
After 16 Years, FG and ASUU Finally Seal New Deal as Lecturers Get 40% Pay Boost
After years of stalled talks, broken promises and countless strikes that disrupted academic calendars, the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have finally reached common ground. On Wednesday, both sides signed and…
FG, ASUU Set to Sign Fresh Deal January 14 to Reform Universities, Ensure Stability
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to formally unveil a new agreement on Wednesday, January 14, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s university system and promoting long-term industrial peace. According to a…
FG, States, LGs Share ₦1.928trn November 2025 Revenue
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of ₦1.928 trillion as Federation Account revenue for November 2025 among the Federal Government, state governments and local government councils. This was disclosed in a statement…
FG Suspends Proposed 15% Import Duty on Petrol and Diesel, Assures Adequate Supply
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has confirmed that the planned 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Diesel will no longer be implemented. In a statement released on…
FG Abandons Mother Tongue Instruction in Primary Schools, English Now Official Teaching Language
The Federal Government has reversed its 2022 National Language Policy, which required that children be taught in their mother tongue or the language of the immediate community from early childhood through Primary Six. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at…
FG Commences Mandatory Health Insurance Deductions from Workers’ October Salaries
The Federal Government has confirmed that deductions made from the October 2025 salaries of civil servants are due to the commencement of statutory contributions to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). According to a circular obtained by Hobnob…
FG Launches 2025 SMEDAN Pitch Competition with N20 Million Grant for Outstanding Entrepreneurs
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has unveiled the 2025 SMEDAN Pitch Competition, offering N20 million in grants to five exceptional entrepreneurs whose ventures reflect innovation, resilience, and sustainable…
FG to Distribute 3.6 Million Mosquito Nets in Malaria Prevention Drive
The Ondo State Government, in partnership with the Federal Government, will distribute 3.6 million Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) across households in the state as part of ongoing efforts to curb malaria. The initiative, supported by the National…
FG Begins Emergency Repairs on Shagamu-Benin Bridge, Assures Swift Completion
The Federal Ministry of Works has commenced urgent intervention works on the damaged deck of the Benin-bound section of the Shagamu-Benin carriageway, pledging a swift and lasting solution to ensure safe passage for road users. In a statement issued…