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Only 1.4% of Nigeria's budget goes to agriculture

Nigeria's agriculture sector gets a meager 1.4% of the federal budget annually, hindering mechanisation and food security. Experts call for urgent investment to combat rising food costs and insecurity. Read the full analysis.

US Appeals Harvard Funding Ruling in Legal Battle

The Trump administration appeals a court order to release $2.7 billion in frozen research funds to Harvard University. Get the latest on this major legal and education funding battle.

Trump Appeals Order to Restore Harvard Funds

The Trump administration appeals a federal judge's decision to restore billions in funding to Harvard University. The legal battle continues over allegations of antisemitism and bias.

Federal Government Reopens 47 Unity Schools

The Federal Government has reopened the 47 Unity Colleges shut in November over insecurity. The Ministry of Education assures safety measures are in place. Read more.

FG Reopens 47 Unity Schools After Security Boost

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate reopening of 47 unity schools previously closed due to insecurity. Students have returned safely as academic activities resume nationwide.

ADC to Protest FG's N500bn Debt to Contractors, Pensioners

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) threatens to join ongoing protests by unpaid local contractors and pensioners. The party condemns the APC-led Federal Government's staggering debts, calling it insensitive governance.

Supreme Court Calls Out FG Over LG Autonomy

Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.

Supreme Court Dismisses Osun's LG Funds Suit

Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed Osun State's suit to compel the Federal Government to release withheld local government allocations. Read the full details and implications of the verdict.

FG Denies Ordering Nationwide School Closure

Federal Government denies circulating reports about school closures starting November 24, 2025. Ministry confirms fake news, urges public to verify information from official channels.

FG Demands Death Sentence for Nnamdi Kanu

Federal Government asks court to impose death penalty on IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu following terrorism conviction. Sentencing expected today by 4:50pm.

$800,000 Oxygen Investment in Cross River Health

Federal Government and NACA unveil $800,000 oxygen infrastructure in Cross River health facilities, enhancing emergency care services across the state. Discover how this investment transforms healthcare delivery.

Trade Fair Demolition: Economic Waste in Lagos

The demolition of multi-billion-naira shops at Lagos Trade Fair Complex raises critical questions about governance, transparency, and economic waste in Nigeria. Discover the full story and its implications for investors.

ASUU Threatens Nationwide University Shutdown

ASUU warns of a total university shutdown if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands on welfare and funding within a one-month ultimatum. Read the full details.

ASUU rejects FG's proposed salary increment

ASUU's Benin Zone rejects Federal Government's proposed salary increase, calling it insufficient to reverse brain drain in Nigerian universities. Read the full details.

KASU Don Tasks NIESV Kaduna on New Tax Laws

Dr. Isuwa Dauda of KASU has urged Kaduna estate surveyors to embrace Federal Government's 2025 Tax Reform Act for client and government benefits during Ishaq Ayodeji Bello's investiture.

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