Federal Government and NLC Agree on Transport Allowance

The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) reached an agreement on October 27, 2026, during a conciliation meeting at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment in Abuja. This agreement aims to alleviate the impact of rising living costs on workers.

A key provision is the payment of a monthly transport allowance of ₦70,000 to eligible federal government workers for six months, beginning in November 2026, totaling ₦420,000 if fully paid. However, the agreement lacks details on eligibility criteria, the full list of beneficiaries, and the exact payment date in November.

State and local governments are encouraged to join the scheme, but participation is not confirmed. Additionally, the government will pay outstanding arrears of a special allowance from May 1, 2026, in three equal installments starting in November.

A negotiation committee for the minimum wage has been established, but no implementation date was agreed upon. Health workers are set to receive 19 months of outstanding allowance payments starting in December 2026.