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FG, ASUU Sign New Deal, End 16-Year Stalemate With 40% Pay Rise for Lecturers

KEY POINTS Federal Government and ASUU conclude renegotiation of the 2009 pact after 16 years Academic staff to receive a 40% salary review effective January 2026 New allowances and funding commitments target stability and reduced strikes The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff...

Impeachment Push Against Governor Fubara Loses Steam as Two More Lawmakers Pull Out

KEY POINTS Two additional Rivers lawmakers step back from impeachment move against Governor Fubara Total withdrawals rise to four, weakening momentum within the Assembly Lawmakers cite peace, stability and stakeholder intervention as reasons The impeachment effort against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy,...

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