FCT secondary school union opts out of teachers’ strike
The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Federal Capital Territory chapter, has distanced itself from the planned strike by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), declaring that its members will remain in classrooms. Chairman of the union in the FCT, Julius Ogundiran, said secondary school teachers under ASUSS would not join the industrial action scheduled to begin today, stressing...
Starmer faces UK parliament as resignation calls grow over ex-ambassador vetting
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will address parliament on Monday, April 20, 2026, facing calls for his resignation over his handling of the appointment of Peter Mandelson, a senior figure in his ruling Labour Party, as U.S. ambassador. Mandelson, 72, was sacked as ambassador in September 2025 following revelations about the depth of his ties to the late sex offender...
NIMASA to begin CVFF disbursement after presidential approval
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is set to commence disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) following approval from President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the development during the commissioning of the NIMASA–UNILAG Institute of Maritime Studies at the University of Lagos. Oyetola said the long-delayed intervention fund would soon...
SSANU rejects FG’s 30% pay rise
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has dismissed the Federal Government’s recently approved 30 per cent salary increase for non-academic staff in tertiary institutions, insisting that negotiations are still ongoing. The government had announced the pay rise for non-teaching staff in federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, describing it as part of efforts to improve welfare, reduce...
Oil prices rise as US–Iran ceasefire fears mount after ship seizure
Oil prices surged by more than 5% on Monday, April 20, 2026, amid rising concerns that the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran could unravel following the seizure of an Iranian cargo vessel by U.S. forces. Oil prices jumped more than 5% on Monday, April 20, 2026, on fears that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran...
FG denies revenue diversion, clarifies World Bank report
The Federal Government has dismissed reports alleging hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing it as misinterpretations of the World Bank Nigeria Development Update. The Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, made this known via a statement issued on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Oyedele said reports suggesting large-scale diversion of federation earnings misrepresented the World Bank’s findings and reflected...
FG allocates N1.4bn for Boko Haram trials in 2026 budget
The Federal Government has set aside N1.371 billion in the 2026 budget to prosecute Boko Haram and other terrorism-related cases, marking a significant increase from the N530 million allocated for similar prosecutions in 2025. The provision is contained in the 2026 Appropriation framework recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, who approved a total budget of N68.32 trillion for...
JAMB releases nearly 1.9m UTME results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for candidates who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) held between April 16 and April 18. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the board disclosed that 1,264,940 results from candidates who sat for the exam on Friday, April 17, and Saturday,...
FG raises the alarm over fire risks from poor solar installations
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), has warned Nigerians about rising fire incidents linked to poorly installed rooftop solar systems. The agency said the growing adoption of solar energy—driven largely by unreliable power supply—has been accompanied by increasing safety concerns, particularly cases of fire outbreaks traced to faulty photovoltaic (PV) installations. In a public notice issued...
Police arrest seven suspects over abduction of JAMB candidates in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has arrested seven suspected militia herdsmen in connection with the abduction of passengers travelling in a Benue Links bus along the Makurdi–Otukpo highway. The victims, who included candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) heading to Otukpo to sit for their examinations, have all been safely rescued. Speaking while presenting the victims in Makurdi,...
