Nigeria Must Scale Budget Size, Mobilise Resources for $1trn Economy – Bagudu

Nigeria Must Scale Budget Size, Mobilise Resources for $1trn Economy - Bagudu

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has called for a fundamental scaling up of the size of Nigeria’s national budget, arguing that the country cannot achieve its ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy while operating one of the smallest budgets among the world’s most populous nations.

Resident Doctors Give FG 2-week Strike Notice

Resident doctors give FG 2-week strike notice

The National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to resolve outstanding welfare and professional issues affecting its members, warning that failure could trigger industrial action.

FG Pays N1.1bn Exit Bonus To Retirees

FG pays N1.1bn exit bonus to retirees

The Federal Government has commenced the payment of Additional Exit Benefits, AEB, to retirees of Treasury-funded Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, with approximately N1.1 billion already paid to 175 retirees who exited the Federal Public Service between 1 January and 31 August 2026.