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Ogun health workers begin 72-hour warning strike after colleague is stabbed at Abeokuta hospital

Health workers at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, began a 72-hour warning strike after a laboratory scientist was allegedly stabbed by a patient’s relative at the hospital.

Obasanjo says 13% derivation is only a start for oil-producing states

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the 13% derivation is only a starting point for oil producing states, as Bayelsa governor Douye Diri calls it inadequate.

Nigeria Faces Backlash Over Promotion Snub

A promotion dispute deepens tension as the federal government faces rising criticism for overlooking a Christian candidate who topped the permanent secretary interview.

Aviation Experts Urge FG to Reopen Lagos Jet Fuel Pipeline

Aviation experts urge Federal Government to restore the long-closed Lagos airport fuel pipeline to improve safety, efficiency, and cost management

NLC Warns FG: Resolve Education Crisis in Four Weeks or Face Shutdown

The Nigeria Labour Congress and education unions have given the Federal Government a four-week deadline to end the ongoing crisis in the sector or face nationwide action.

NANS Gives ASUU, FG Seven Days to End Dispute

NANS gives ASUU ultimatum to end its dispute with the Federal Government, warning that another strike could cripple Nigeria’s academic calendar

FG Insists All ASUU Demands Met, Urges End to Strike

The Federal Government says it has met all ASUU demands and called on university lecturers to return to classrooms immediately

FG Launches Task Force to Accelerate Aviation PPP Projects

The Federal Government has launched task forces within the Ministry of Aviation and ICRC to fast-track PPP projects, aiming to enhance infrastructure investment in the aviation sector.

FG Pleads for Patience Amid Nationwide Protest Plans

The Federal Government appeals for patience and postponement of the planned nationwide protest, citing ongoing efforts to address economic hardships.

Governors Reject Proposed ₦60,000 Minimum Wage

Nigerian governors reject a proposed increase in the minimum wage to ₦60,000 ($133), citing concerns about financial sustainability. Labor unions remain adamant about a significant hike, leaving the federal government to mediate a solution.

Tinubu Set to Inaugurate Three Gas Infrastructure Projects

In a significant development for Nigeria's energy sector, prominent political figure Tinubu is poised...

Federal Government Plans to Offload Banks’ Managed Discos

In a move aimed at restructuring Nigeria's energy sector, the federal government has announced...

FG’s Stealth Operations: Rescuing 1,000 Abductees Without Ransom, NSA Reveals

NSA reveals secret operations, freeing 1,000 captives without ransom, marking a significant milestone in the fight against abduction.

NDDC Seeks FG’s Intervention over N2 Trillion Debt

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has appealed to the federal government to intervene...

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Ogun health workers begin 72-hour warning strike after colleague is stabbed at Abeokuta hospital

Health workers at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, began a 72-hour warning strike after a laboratory scientist was allegedly stabbed by a patient’s relative at the hospital.

Obasanjo says 13% derivation is only a start for oil-producing states

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the 13% derivation is only a starting point for oil producing states, as Bayelsa governor Douye Diri calls it inadequate.

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on debt interest in six months, 124% of its revenue, World Bank says

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on interest in the first half of 2026, equal to 124.2% of its N6.2 trillion revenue, according to the World Bank.

Nigeria opens 2026 licensing round with 40 oil blocks as output hits 1.82 million barrels a day

Nigeria has launched its 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater, as crude and condensate output rises to 1.82 million barrels a day.