FG Pays ₦1.1bn Exit Benefits to 175 Retiring Civil Servants
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has started paying additional exit benefits to retiring civil servants, with about ₦1.1 billion already paid to 175 retirees. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the beneficiaries exited the Federal Public Service between January 1 and August 31, 2026. Under the Federal […]
NEPC, Union Dismiss Strike Reports, Reaffirm Industrial Harmony
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), NEPC Unit, in Monday dismissed reports of a planned strike by workers of the Council, describing the reports as false and misleading. The development followed a joint meeting between NEPC management and the leadership of the […]
PSC Dismisses Four Senior Police Officers, Sanctions 31
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed four senior police officers and sanctioned 31 others in a sweeping disciplinary exercise aimed at reinforcing accountability, professionalism and discipline within the Nigeria Police Force. The decisions were reached at the Commission’s plenary meeting in Abuja, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the […]
13,000 FCTA Staff Begin 2025 Promotion Exercise
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Capital Territory Administration has commenced its 2025 promotion exercise for more than 13,000 civil servants across the FCT Administration and the Federal Capital Development Authority. The Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Emeka Ezeh, announced the commencement of the exercise in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying it was […]
Faleke Urges Civil Servants to Uphold Integrity, Due Process
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Rep. James Faleke, has urged civil servants to uphold integrity and due process in the discharge of their duties, saying the country’s development depends largely on the quality and commitment of its public service. Faleke made the call on Sunday in Abuja […]
NSITF Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Vulnerable Workers
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reiterated its commitment to protecting vulnerable workers, particularly persons living with disabilities, through strengthened occupational safety and health measures across workplaces in the country. Managing Director of the Fund, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, stated this during a panel session at the recently concluded International Civil […]