The Yobe State Government has approved the payment of a ‘weight-in’ allowance for journalists and other employees in state-owned media organisations, according to an official communication issued on Monday. The approval followed a joint request…
The Ondo State Government has disbursed ₦2.4 billion in gratuities to pensioners who retired from the state public service in 2018 and 2019, in a move aimed at easing the financial hardship caused by delayed…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to commence implementation of the newly approved salary structure for university lecturers. ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, disclosed this…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for civil servants, following the sharp rise in petrol prices that has increased transportation costs and strained workers’ welfare. The governor made…
inDrive has partnered with healthtech firm Heala to provide affordable telemedicine services to top-performing drivers, committing more than N1.2bn in rewards and healthcare support. The initiative is designed to prioritise the welfare of its Nigerian…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has approved a new welfare policy that will allow the families of personnel who die in the line of duty to continue receiving their salaries for up to 12 months…
App-based drivers operating on the Bolt platform in Lagos have raised serious concerns over what they describe as poor working conditions and unsustainable fares, stating that the current system is crippling their ability to earn…
The Edo State Government has disbursed ₦39 million in insurance benefits to the families of nine deceased public servants under the state’s Group Life Insurance Scheme. The payment, made in line with the provisions of…
Local government workers drawn from the 18 council areas of Cross River State on Monday staged a peaceful protest over the non-payment of their salaries for about 11 months. The workers, who said they were…
A new empowerment programme has been launched with the aim of driving economic growth in Northern Nigeria by targeting 100,000 petty traders across the region. The initiative, led by the Tinubu Northern Women Support Group…
