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Nigerian government increases allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved significant increases in peculiar allowances and other welfare benefits for civil servants, aiming to improve take-home pay and boost morale. Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, announced the reforms, which affect workers under both the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure. The revised peculiar allowances will impact all grade levels, increasing earnings for both junior and senior officers. Key allowances such as duty tour allowance, estacode, and book allowance have been reviewed upwards, with virtually all allowances under the Public Service Rules now revised. A notable reform includes 100 percent Duty Tour Allowance for civil servants attending approved training programs, even if travel is not involved. Additionally, a new exit benefit scheme for retiring civil servants under the Contributory Pension Scheme will provide 100 percent of a retiree’s total annual emoluments as an exit package, effective January 1, 2026. The government also confirmed the operationalisation of the Employee Compensation Scheme for job-related injuries or death. These reforms address calls from labor unions for improved welfare amidst rising living costs.
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