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Nigerian govt approves salary increase for some civil servants

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The talks between the government and labour unions, NLC and TUC, for a substantial increase in the salaries of government workers are still ongoing.

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The Head of Press, National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission , Emmanuel Njoku, announced the salary increase on Tuesday in Abuja. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.

He said this was in respect of the above-mentioned six consolidated salary structures and would also take effect from 1 January.The official recalled that those in the tertiary education and health sectors had already received their increases. Food prices as well as the prices of goods and services have doubled in many parts of the country since the removal of the subsidy last year.Last Friday, the President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria , Festus Osifo, said the new minimum wage may not be announced on 1 May.

 

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