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FG Clears Five-Month Allowance Arrears for University Lecturers
The Federal Government has released funds to settle five months of outstanding Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) owed to academic staff in federal universities across the country.
In a circular dated June 4, 2026, with reference FME/IS/UNI/C.98/Vol.2/14, Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa directed vice-chancellors of federal universities to ensure the immediate disbursement of the allowance to eligible lecturers.
“I write to inform you that the Federal Government has released funds for the payment of five (5) months Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) to eligible academic staff of federal universities, in accordance with the provisions of the signed FGN/ASUU 2025 Agreement, and in fulfilment of the FGN’s commitment to effective implementation of the agreement,” the minister stated.
The payment covers arrears accumulated since January 2026 and forms part of the broader implementation of the renegotiated agreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), signed in January 2026. The CATA is designed to support academic activities such as research, publications, conferences, and professional development.
This development brings relief to lecturers amid ongoing efforts to stabilize the university system and prevent industrial actions. Vice-chancellors have been tasked with ensuring prompt payment to all qualifying staff.
The move underscores the Tinubu administration’s commitment to honouring agreements with university workers as part of its Renewed Hope Agenda for the education sector. Further implementation of other components of the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement is expected in due course.
A joint security operation against terrorists has led to the rescue of nine persons in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
According to inside sources, Forest Guards, under the supervision of the Directorate of Security Services and working with members of the local hunters and vigilante group, embarked on bush-combing operations. They discovered a hideout of the kidnappers and engaged them.
Nine persons were rescued in two separate operations in the forest of Obbo Aiyegunle. One of the kidnappers was neutralised while others fled with gunshot injuries.
One of the rescued persons is said to be receiving medical care at an undisclosed medical facility in the local government.
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Zamfara LG Chairman Abduction: Security operatives intensify rescue efforts
Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted Chairman.
• Family of the abducted Zamfara LG Chairman
Aliyu Danjal, Lieutenant Colonel Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed that on hearing gunshots, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded immediately and swiftly moved to the scene where they engaged in hot pursuit of the terrorists leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
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IGP Disu orders officers to shoot anyone carrying illegal firearms
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity.
Disu issued the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, saying the move followed President Bola Tinubu’s instruction that the lingering security crisis in the state must be brought to an end.
The police chief maintained that only authorised security personnel are legally permitted to carry firearms, warning that law enforcement agencies would no longer tolerate the unlawful possession of weapons.
” You cannot move around freely carrying arms as if there is no law and order in this country. It will not be tolerated,” he said.
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
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