The House of Representatives is currently deliberating on a new legislative proposal that seeks to compel public officials and civil servants in Nigeria to exclusively use government-owned schools and healthcare facilities, in a bold effort to restore public confidence in the nation’s educational and health sectors. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to
Lagos, July 9, 2025 The Lagos State Government has initiated a quarterly training programme to equip retiring and retired civil servants with entrepreneurial and vocational skills aimed at boosting their financial independence and well-being after public service. At the closing ceremony of a two-day Skills Acquisition Programme in Lagos, Head of Service Hakeem Muri-Okunola, represented by Permanent
The Federal Government has justified its decision to reward 18 distinguished civil servants with brand-new sport utility vehicles (SUVs), laptops, cash prizes, and other incentives, describing the gesture as a well-earned recognition of their dedication and quiet impact on the ongoing reforms within Nigeria’s public service. Speaking during the 2025 Civil Service Awards Night held
ABUJA — A group of civil servants staged a peaceful protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja on Monday, demanding improved welfare and the implementation of outstanding allowances. The workers, who gathered as early as 8:00 a.m., carried placards with messages such as “Pay Our Allowances,” “We Deserve Better,” and “End Delayed
In a move aimed at fulfilling its promise to improve the welfare of public sector workers, the Federal Government has announced that it will commence the long-awaited payment of the N35,000 wage award arrears owed to federal civil servants. The arrears, which span five months, will be paid in monthly instalments of N35,000, according to
