Federal Government Approves N70,000 Transport Allowance

The Federal Government has approved a N70,000 monthly transport allowance for public servants, with payments scheduled to begin in November 2026 and continue for six months until April 2027. This initiative, confirmed in a memorandum of understanding, applies to all levels of public service.

Each eligible worker stands to receive a total of N420,000 over the six-month period. The transport allowance is separate from the national minimum wage, which was raised to N70,000 in 2024.

The memorandum does not clarify payment arrangements, including the exact payment date within November or whether disbursement will occur alongside regular salaries. State and local government workers are encouraged to benefit from this scheme, although formal commitments from these governments are pending.

Additionally, the government will pay outstanding peculiar allowance arrears starting from November 2026, with 19 months of outstanding allowances to be cleared within three months beginning December 2026.