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FG releases 8-month CONTA arrears to Non-Academic Staff in Federal Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government has released eight months’ arrears of the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance (CONTA) to non-academic workers across federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide. ​The announcement was made in a press statement issued on Wednesday, October 7,
October 7, 2026

2027 General Elections: INEC launches National Training Programme to boost inclusive voter education

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially kicked off a nationwide training programme aimed at deepening inclusive voter education across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 General Elections. ​The multi-day capacity-building initiative, launched on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Electoral Institute
October 7, 2026

Elevated fuel price threatens Nigeria’s poverty reduction efforts despite proposed GDP rebound, World Bank warns

High fuel costs could blunt Nigeria’s poverty reduction efforts, even as economic growth improves and inflation eases significantly in 2026. ​The observation was detailed in the World Bank’s latest Africa Economic Update report, released on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, during a global
October 7, 2026