26 h. ago SSANU appeals for immediate intervention over salary payment delays

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has raised the alarm over delays in the payment of salaries, following the migration to the Government Integrated Financial and Management Information System (GIFMIS) platform. In a letter addressed to the Accountant General of the Federation dated May 7, 2025, President of SSANU,  […] The post SSANU appeals for immediate intervention over salary payment delays appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago SSANU demands urgent action on salary payment delays via GIFMIS

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has appealed to the Accountant General of the Federation for immediate intervention to address persistent salary payment delays since the migration to the Government Integrated Financial and Management Information System (GIFMIS) platform in 2024. In a letter dated Wednesday, May 7, SSANU President […] The post SSANU demands urgent action on salary payment delays via GIFMIS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Economics

48 h. ago Stakeholders Push To End Drug Abuse Among Youths, In Workplaces

The Institute for Public Safety and Prevention of Sociopathic Behaviour, in partnership with the African Youth Initiative on Crime Prevention (AYICRIP), Nigeria, has called for urgent action to end drug abuse among youths and within organisations nationwide. This call was made at a two-day training workshop on Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention in the Workplace, […]

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57 h. ago Peter Obi Laments Economic Hardship, Says Public Office Holders Milking Nigerians

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has lamented over poverty situation in Nigeria, saying that there is need for urgent and deliberate action. Obi urged all levels of government, especially public office holders to prioritize critical areas of development, particularly investment in health, education and poverty alleviation. Speaking on Tuesday at the […] The post Peter Obi Laments Economic Hardship, Says Public Office Holders Milking Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago SSANU Demands Direct Disbursement Of N50bn Earned Allowances To Universities

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the Federal Government to channel the recently approved N50 billion earned allowances directly to universities, rather than distributing the funds through labour unions. Speaking on Sunday, SSANU’s National President, Mohammed Haruna Ibrahim, raised concerns over potential bias in the allocation process, warning that favouring […] The post SSANU Demands Direct Disbursement Of N50bn Earned Allowances To Universities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Security Expert Advocates Community Defence Mechanism In Addressing Rebound Insurgency

Security experts have expressed deep concern over rebound cases of kidnapping and insurgency and the governments inability to protect hapless citizens. The Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum lamented the rising cases of insurgency in the state and called for urgent action. Hundreds of citizens have been kidnapped in the last quarter and some losing their […]

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2 w. ago NSA Ribadu Assures Progress As Tinubu Calls For Urgent Action Against Security

President Bola Tinubu expressed grave concern about the worsening security situation in Nigeria, telling the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and other security chiefs that “enough is enough.” This statement followed a closed-door meeting on Wednesday where the President discussed the country’s security challenges with top security officials. In a press briefing following […] The post NSA Ribadu Assures Progress As Tinubu Calls For Urgent Action Against Security appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘Bring Nigeria Down From Cross Of Suffering,’ Kukah Tells Tinubu In Easter Message

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Hassan Kukah, has issued a heartfelt plea to President Bola Tinubu to take urgent and decisive action to rescue Nigeria from what he described as the grip of murderers, ravenous predators, and a deepening culture of savagery. In his Easter message, Bishop Kukah appealed to President Tinubu, “to step […]

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3 w. ago Christian Youths Condemn Plateau, Benue Killings, Seek Urgent Action

The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has vehemently condemned the ongoing carnage in Plateau and Benue States, saying the relentless onslaught against innocent civilians by lawless bandits was an affront on natural justice and a gross violation of the sanctity and dignity of human life. In a statement signed by the Convener, Concerned Christian Youth Forum, […]

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3 w. ago Plateau killings: Northern coalition demands urgent action to end bloodshed across region

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has condemned the recent spate of killings in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing the attacks as unacceptable and calling for urgent government intervention. A statement signed by the group’s National Coordinator, Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, decried what it termed the “continued mass murder […] The post Plateau killings: Northern coalition demands urgent action to end bloodshed across region appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Diaspora group flays Plateau killings, seeks urgent govt action

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Zumunta Association USA Inc., a pan-Northern Nigerian diaspora group based in Washington D.C., has condemned the spate of killings in Plateau State and other parts of northern Nigeria and called on the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action to end the bloodshed. In a statement by the National […] The post Diaspora group flays Plateau killings, seeks urgent govt action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Minister calls for collective action in empowering Nigerian women

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a powerful message at a strategic brunch hosted by Women in Philanthropy and Impact Africa (WIPIA) in Lagos, Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, emphasised the urgent need for collective action to empower Nigerian women. The event brought together private sector leaders and philanthropists to discuss public-private partnerships and the […] The post Minister calls for collective action in empowering Nigerian women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Nigeria’s Stillbirth Crisis: Alarming Statistics, A Call for Urgent Action

In a country where motherhood is often seen as a symbol of hope and continuity, the grim reality of stillbirths casts a heavy shadow. A recent study by the Improving Nigeria’s Capacity to Use Registered Stillbirths for Decision-making (SPEED Project) has laid bare the unsettling truth: Nigeria’s stillbirth rate stands at 24 per 1,000 total […]

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4 w. ago Tackle iron deficiency with fortified foods, nutritionists tell Nigerians

Health and nutrition experts have called for urgent action to tackle malnutrition and improve dietary habits across every stage of life, citing iron deficiency, poor food choices, and low nutrition awareness as major threats to public health in Nigeria and across Africa. Speaking at the “Nutrition for All Life Stages Workshop”, an event hosted by Read More

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