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SERAP Gives FG Seven Days to Disclose ₦50,000 Relief Spending, Beneficiaries

SERAP wants the Federal Government to disclose funding, payment and beneficiary records for the ₦50,000 NERSI relief programme. IDNN compares the ministry's original announcement with its subsequent FAQ.

NLC, TUC Mobilise for Possible Nationwide Action Ahead of October 27 FG Talks

Abieyuwa2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

The NLC and TUC are mobilising for possible nationwide action, but no strike has begun as both sides prepare for another round of talks on October 27.

FG cash transfers reach ₦658.9bn as fewer households receive later tranches

Abieyuwa3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

The Federal Government reported ₦658.9bn in cash transfers reaching 10.46 million households, while official programme data show lower payment counts across later tranches.

FG Releases Eight Months’ Arrears to SSANU, Non-Academic Tertiary Workers

Abieyuwa1 month ago0

The Federal Government has announced the release of eight months of payments for non-academic workers in federal tertiary institutions, easing an immediate SSANU strike threat while leaving other outstanding claims open.

SSANU gives FG 14-day ultimatum over unpaid arrears

Abieyuwa1 month ago1 month ago0

SSANU says the Federal Government has 14 days to release funds and clear outstanding arrears under its 2026 agreement with the union, or face possible indefinite industrial action.

Nigeria Public Servants Maintain October 2 Strike Threat After Budget Office Response

Abieyuwa1 month ago1 month ago0

The Budget Office has acknowledged public servants’ demands over wages, petrol prices and minimum-wage negotiations, but no agreement has been announced and the threatened October 2 warning strike remains unresolved.

Nigeria Public Servants Threaten Three-Day Strike From October 2

Abieyuwa1 month ago1 month ago0

The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council says its September 30 ultimatum remains in force, with public servants threatening a three-day nationwide warning strike from October 2 if the Federal Government fails to address key wage and petrol-price demands.

FG targets five million Nigerians through poverty-reduction skills programme

Abieyuwa1 month ago1 month ago0

The Federal Government says a national skills programme aims to help five million young Nigerians exit poverty, but the current rollout remains far smaller and measurable outcomes are still to be established.

Resident doctors give FG 14-day ultimatum over welfare demands

Abieyuwa1 month ago1 month ago0

NARD says its 14-day ultimatum begins October 1 and could lead to further industrial action if the Federal Government fails to show meaningful implementation.

Nigeria Wins ICC Arbitration as Sunrise Claims Over Mambilla Project Are Rejected

IDNN2 months ago2 months ago0

An ICC tribunal rejected Sunrise Power’s claims against Nigeria over the Mambilla hydropower dispute and ordered reimbursement of 75% of Nigeria’s legal fees and expenses.