The federal government approves a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for public service workers across levels for six months, starting in November 2026, as part of a deal reached with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The move is presented by outlets as a response to rising living costs and ongoing disputes over workers’ welfare and pay.
Coverage links the decision to a conciliation meeting in Abuja between government officials and NLC leaders, with resolutions also covering other areas of workers’ conditions. Several outlets report that the agreement includes payment of arrears relating to health workers and other allowances, alongside continued discussions on the national minimum wage. While one outlet notes that a committee will negotiate the minimum wage issue due to lack of agreement on an effective date, others focus more directly on the allowance announcement and what it is meant to address.
