The nationwide warning strike by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has been suspended, as announced by the Minister of Health, Ali Pate.

According to Pate, the suspension followed agreements that were reached between the government and the association’s leadership.

No official statement was given by union leaders after the meeting.

The strike, which was launched on July 29, had been called over unmet demands related to improved welfare, fair allowances, and better working conditions in federal health institutions.

Nigeria D’Tigress advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket with an 83-47 victory over Cameroon in Abidjan.

The six-time defending champions will face Senegal next.

Cameroon started strong with a 4-0 lead, but Nigeria quickly took control, leading 36-18 at halftime. Amy Okonkwo was outstanding, scoring 15 points and grabbing 5 rebounds in the first half. Off the bench, Victoria Macaulay added energy and dominated the paint, helping Nigeria secure the win.

The Federal Government has directed the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to collaborate closely with state governors to develop viable and bankable housing projects focused on providing homeownership opportunities directly to citizens.

This directive was announced by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, during the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria Day at the 19th Africa International Housing Show held in Abuja. The Minister was represented by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Mr. Mark Chieshe.

According to Dangiwa, the partnership aims to bridge the gap between federal housing policies and their execution at the state level, ensuring housing solutions reach the people more effectively.

This initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s earlier launch of the Renewed Hope State-by-State Homeownership and Housing Development Campaign, which aims to make affordable homeownership a reality nationwide.

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attributing his decision to the party’s inability to deliver Nigeria from what he described as prevailing political cankerworms.

His resignation was conveyed in a letter dated July 30, addressed to the PDP Ward 1 Chairman in Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Melaye’s exit comes amid the formation of a new opposition coalition, making him the latest prominent figure to part ways with the party.

The Nigerian government expects to collect about N796 billion annually through a five percent surcharge on both domestically produced and imported premium motor spirit.

This surcharge on refined petroleum products is part of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, one of four tax reform bills signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on June 26, 2025.

The policy has drawn criticism from consumers, who highlight that the government recently removed fuel subsidies and is now introducing an additional five percent surcharge on fuel, without adequately addressing the tough economic realities faced by many Nigerians.

The surcharge targets fossil fuel products supplied or produced within Nigeria, including diesel, kerosene, aviation fuel, and compressed natural gas. However, it excludes renewable energy sources, household kerosene, cooking gas, and compressed natural gas intended for domestic use.