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FG approves N70,000 monthly transport support for workers for six months

The Federal Government has approved a N70,000 monthly transport support for public service workers for six months to cushion the impact of rising living co Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-approves-n70000-monthly-transport-support-for-workers-for-six-months/

FG approves N70,000 monthly transport support for workers for six months

The Federal Government has approved a N70,000 monthly transport support for public service workers across all levels for six months starting in November 2026. This intervention aims to alleviate the impact of rising living costs on workers. The decision was reached during a conciliation meeting between the Federal Government and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja on Tuesday.

The payment of arrears for peculiar allowances will begin from May 1, 2026, in three equal monthly installments, starting in November. However, the parties have not agreed on the effective date for implementing the national minimum wage, with the Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee set to commence meetings immediately. The agreement also includes provisions for health workers' remuneration, tax relief, and hazard allowances for agricultural officers.

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