Federal Government Approves N70,000 Transport Allowance

The Federal Government has approved a monthly transport allowance of N70,000 for public servants, effective from November 2026 for a duration of six months, as part of measures to address rising living costs. This decision was made during a conciliation meeting with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja on October 27, 2026.

The total amount public servants could receive over this period is N420,000. The allowance is a temporary measure and will not be added to the national minimum wage, which was increased to N70,000 in 2024.

The agreement does not specify payment dates or the disbursement process, leaving details such as eligibility and application procedures unclear. Additionally, the government has agreed to pay outstanding peculiar allowance arrears starting from May 1, 2026, with disbursement beginning in November 2026.

The government also committed to clearing 19 months of outstanding allowances owed to health workers within three months, starting in December 2026.