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Federal Government Pays N50bn to University Staff to Clear Old Allowances
The Federal Government has released N50 billion to settle unpaid earned allowances owed to academic and non-academic staff of federal universities.
This was revealed by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, in a statement shared by the ministry’s spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, on Wednesday.
According to him, the disbursement fulfils a promise made by President Bola Tinubu to the university unions.
Also, the statement stated that the payment reflects the president’s dedication to revamping Nigeria’s education system and shifting the country’s focus from depending on resources to building a knowledge-driven economy. This, it said, would be achieved through meaningful investments in education, infrastructure, and people.
Dr Alausa emphasized that the move is more than just settling debts. He described it as a show of faith in young Nigerians and a recognition of the vital role played by university staff in shaping the next generation. He also assured that efforts are ongoing to ensure that strikes in the university system become a thing of the past.
For years, academic unions in federal universities have clashed with various administrations over delays in payments and unfulfilled agreements. In the 2025 budget, the government earmarked N3.52 trillion for the education sector—7.3 percent of the total N54.99 trillion national budget.
Former US President and first Black president, Barack Obama, speaks on leadership and gender. He spoke about how it would be nice for women to be in charge every now and then, as it would strike a balance and advance the government.
“Even when I was President, I sometimes fantasized about if you put women in charge of every government for like two years, and then just kind of saw, ‘All right, how are things going?’”
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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, speaks on the state of the country and President Tinubu’s reign.
He analyses it and shares how Tinubu has made tough decisions. “About three years ago, President Bola Tinubu assumed office amid some very significant and structural challenges, and physical challenges.”
“His administration chose to confront the long-standing distortions rather than postpone them, and those decisions were indeed very difficult and were not politically convenient. And because of those decisions, Nigerians have borne some real costs.”
“Today, however, Nigeria is moving from the difficult work of reforms and stabilisation towards a new phase of growth and shared prosperity.”
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, speaks on the road projects in Abuja and their completion. He shared that they will be completed and described them as Tinubu’s Christmas gift to citizens.
“We have promised the residents that this will be their Christmas gift by Mr President as part of their Christmas gift so that they’ll go back home and enjoy their Christmas celebration.
“You can imagine the happiness of those who stay here. You know that with these roads, the economy of the affected communities will change,” he said.
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