Civil servants
16 Apr
In fulfillment of his campaign promise, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has authorised the immediate release of ₦1.4 billion for further payment of gratuities. The breakdown of the payment is as follows: ₦900 million for retired state civil servants and ₦500 million for retired primary school teachers. The release of the additional ₦1.4…
13 Apr
The Bayelsa State government has approved the payment of wage awards to civil servants in its Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as part of measures to cushion the effects of the excruciating economic realities.
14 Mar
Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the payment of leave grant to civil servants of Zamfara State as Ramadan bonus. A statement by the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, stated that state and local government workers started receiving their leave grant – which is 10 per cent of their annual salary – on Wednesday, March 13,…
1 Jan
President Bola Tinubu has said that the Federal Government would implement a new national living wage for industrious workers in 2024.
28 Dec
For the first time in the history of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal on Thursday ordered immediate payment of 13th month salary to all civil servants in the area. The development is contained in a circular by the Head of Service, Ahmed Aliyu Liman. A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, described the…
28 Dec
Most civil servants in Abia State are yet to resume work after the two-day public holiday for the Christmas celebration. The Federal Government had declared Monday, December 25, and Tuesday, December 26, as public holidays. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that Abia Secretariat complex at Ogurube Layout, Umuahia, which is usually a beehive of…
13 Nov
The Enugu State government has commended civil servants in the state for prioritizing work ethics, dedication to work and turning out in large numbers in their respective offices in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s core policies of discipline, responsiveness, accountability, traceability, transparency and optimal performance in the civil and public service. The government also challenged…
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A yet-to-be-identified elderly passenger has passed away in a commercial bus while travelling along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway in Kwara State. Eyewitnesses said the deceased was believed to be in his late 60s. The incident, which left fellow passengers in shock, reportedly occurred after the bus experienced mechanical problems near Ote town. According to Abeni Okin,…
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A Nigeria woman, Clara Chizoba Kronborg, has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest interviewing marathon. Kronborg who is a social media entrepreneur broke the world record with a time of 55 hours and 24 seconds, according to GWR. Kronborg in setting a new record smashed the previous one which was 37 hours…
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Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have killed two people, including the chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for Mai Dabino community in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, Saidu Basa. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at about 3:30 pm, along the road leading from Mai Dabino to Danmusa. It was learnt that…
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A former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr. Joe Abah, has narrated how an air crash was averted in Lagos on Friday. Abah, who made this disclosure in a post on his X handle, said he boarded a 7:00 am Ibom Air flight in Lagos, heading to Abuja. The flight also had…