Federal Government Approves N70,000 Transport Allowance

The Federal Government has approved a transport allowance of N70,000 per month for public servants, set to begin in November 2026 and lasting for six months, concluding in April 2027. This decision was reached during a conciliation meeting with the Nigeria Labour Congress in Abuja on October 27, 2026.

The total transport support over the six-month period amounts to N420,000 per beneficiary. The memorandum does not specify the payment date or whether it will coincide with salary disbursements.

It clarifies that this transport allowance is separate from the national minimum wage, which was increased to N70,000 in 2024, and does not resolve the ongoing discussions regarding its effective implementation date. The government has also agreed to establish a Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee.

Additionally, the memorandum includes provisions for the payment of outstanding peculiar allowance arrears starting in November 2026, as well as clearing 19 months of outstanding allowances for health workers within three months starting in December 2026.