The Federal Government says it will pay outstanding wage award arrears to federal civil servants before mid-August 2026, following consultations involving the Minister of Finance and other coordinating officials. Multiple reports cite a directive or assurance that payment will be completed on or before August 15, with eligible workers expected to begin receiving funds before that date. One outlet reports that the payments relate to an outstanding wage award involving allowances, while another specifically references an N35,000 wage award component. In addition to the wage award arrears, the government also indicates that promotion arrears will be addressed, with some elements of payments expected to follow after the wage award is settled. The finance minister’s statements described the release process as being in its final stage and expressed confidence that workers will receive the payments within the stated timeline. The announcements are framed as a planned resolution to the ongoing wage-related claims and aim to prevent further labour actions, though the sources primarily focus on the payment schedule and the status of government processing.