Federal Government Approves ₦70,000 Transport Allowance

On October 27, 2026, the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) reached an agreement during a conciliation meeting in Abuja, approving a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for public servants. This intervention is set to begin in November 2026 and will last for six months, aimed at alleviating the impact of rising living costs.

However, the agreement does not clarify the eligibility of state and local government employees, leaving them to await further directives from their respective authorities. Additionally, private sector employees, traders, artisans, small business owners, and self-employed Nigerians are not included as beneficiaries in this agreement, which is specifically targeted at public service workers.

The resolution arose from ongoing negotiations concerning workers' welfare and outstanding labor demands, but it does not impose any obligation on private employers to provide the allowance.