Full List: FG closes forty-seven (47) Federal Unity Colleges
FG closes 47 colleges
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LIST: FG orders temporary shutdown of 47 unity colleges amid security threats
The Federal Government has closed 47 unity colleges nationwide due to rising security threats and recent mass abductions.
ASUU decries govt’s ‘sluggish’ approach to negotiation, threatens nationwide strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to resume a nationwide strike, citing the federal government’s slow pace and lack of genuine commitment in renegotiating agreements on staff welfare and university revitalization.
ASUU accuses FG of intentionally jeopardizing Nigeria’s future
ASUU’s Nsukka Zone has accused the federal government of deliberate delays, insincerity, and lack of political will in resolving long-standing issues in the education sector, warning of a looming nationwide crisis.
FG highlights success of local herbal drug adopted worldwide
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health says a locally developed herbal medicine for managing sickle cell disease is now prescribed in more than 40 countries.
Ponmo consumption jeopardizes Nigeria’s leather industry, says FG
The Federal Government has cautioned that the widespread consumption of ponmo is undermining Nigeria’s multi-billion-dollar leather industry and exposing consumers to health risks.
House of Reps urges FG to halt WAEC’s 2026 CBT implementation
“Most of the over 25,500 schools across the country… do not have functional computers or qualified computer teachers.”
FG launches medical relief initiative to make healthcare more affordable
The Nigerian government announced the Medical Relief Programme and expanded social health protection to improve affordability and access to healthcare, with ministers emphasizing funding and coverage progress.
Trump: FG confirms dialogue with United States yielding results
Nigeria says diplomatic talks with the U.S. are yielding results, urging dialogue and coordinated security efforts to address ongoing attacks and internal divisions.
FG engages UK to transfer Ekweremadu to Nigeria for remaining jail term
The Federal Government has opened talks with the United Kingdom to allow former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, serve the rest of his prison sentence in Nigeria.