FG Promises to Pay Outstanding Wage Awards by Mid-August, But Workers Want More Than Another Promise

The Federal Government has assured public servants that outstanding wage awards will be paid before the middle of August, after months of complaints over delayed payments. Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, gave the assurance as the government also moved to address outstanding promotion arrears. The immediate significance is obvious: workers…

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FG Raises Soldiers’ Minimum Salary to ₦100,000, Sparking Welfare Debate

The Federal Government has increased the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers from ₦49,000 to ₦100,000, a move aimed at improving troop welfare but one that has also triggered widespread debate over whether the raise is sufficient given the country’s economic realities. Minister of Defence Christopher Musa announced the increase during an interview with News…

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