{
  "id": 19536843,
  "title": "Some federal agencies operating unapproved salary structures — Commission",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/some-federal-agencies-operating-unapproved-salary-structures-19536843",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T19:12:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/some-federal-agencies-operating-unapproved-salary-structures-commission/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission has expressed concerns over unapproved salary structures and allowances used by some federal government agencies. Commission Chairman Major General Junaidu Bindawa warned that this practice undermines public service remuneration guidelines. Bindawa called for stronger collaboration with the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) to address these issues and ensure compliance with approved salary arrangements. The Accountant-General, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, acknowledged the importance of cooperation between the two institutions, particularly in ensuring remuneration decisions are based on reliable financial information. Ogunjimi also requested that the commission review an allowance previously approved for OAGF employees, to align it with other government agencies in the financial sector. The collaboration aims to improve verification of revenue claims, strengthen compliance with salary structures and promote data-driven remuneration decisions.",
  "summary": "The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission says some federal agencies are operating with unapproved salary structures and allowances in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/some-federal-agencies-operating-unapproved-salary-structures-commission/",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}