FG begins payment of doctors’ salary arrears

The federal government has commenced the payment of long-awaited salary arrears owed to members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors following the review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). The Witness gathered that the arrears, which cover between one and six months for affected doctors, are already being …

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NERC rolls out new mini-grid rules to boost rural power supply

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced a new set of regulations aimed at strengthening the development and operation of mini-grids across Nigeria. The guidelines, contained in a regulatory document titled mini-grid regulations 2026, provide a structured framework to expand electricity access, particularly in underserved and off-grid communities, while …

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Debt pressure mounts as FG borrows N8.1trn in 2026 already

•Represents 7.4% YoY increase from Q1’25 •Analysts cite revenue gaps, fiscal indiscipline •Urge FG to cut waste, boost revenue •Rising debt crippling ability to fund infrastructure – World Bank“ At the backdrop of rising public debt pressure and concerns over the impact on the economy, the Federal Government (FG) increased …

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