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Tinubu Govt Approves New Gratuity Package For Federal Workers
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has approved a new gratuity package for employees in the federal civil service.
The approval, given during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Wednesday, introduces a gratuity payment for retiring officers.
The approval follows recommendations from an inter-ministerial technical committee established by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF).
The committee worked in collaboration with the National Pension Commission (PenCom), the Budget Office of the Federation, and the Office of the Accountant-General to create a sustainable framework.
Under the new scheme, retiring federal civil servants in treasury-funded ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) will receive a gratuity equivalent to 100% of their total annual emoluments (one full year’s salary package). This benefit applies to officers who have served for a minimum of 10 years and complements the existing Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), which was introduced 22 years ago and previously operated without a gratuity component for many retirees.
The scheme takes effect from January 1, 2026.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, described the approval as “a profound acknowledgement of the invaluable contributions of our civil servants who have devoted their productive years to public service and national development.”
She added that the initiative “significantly enhances the retirement package of our officers and boosts confidence in the federal government’s commitment to their welfare,” while aligning with broader reforms for a more motivated, performance-driven, and people-centred civil service.
Director of Press and Public Relations at the OHCSF, Eno Olotu, stated that “The scheme… is designed to strengthen the welfare structure of the federal civil service and ensure that officers who have served the nation for a minimum of 10 years retire with financial security.”
Detailed implementation guidelines are expected to be issued soon.
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Watch moment FCT minister Wike being conferred with title of Abuja Hasken, Light of Abuja by FCT Traditional Council led by Ona of Abaji (Video)
Watch moment FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, being conferred with the title of Hasken Abuja (The Light of Abuja) today, by the FCT Traditional Council led by The Ona of Abaji, Dr Adamu Baba Yunusa.
It’s indeed a well deserved title as truly Wike brought light to the Territory.
Watch:
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the premium motor spirit price after Dangote Refinery raised its gantry price.
A market survey by DAILY POST on Thursday showed NNPCL outlets in Abuja and its environs have adjusted their petrol pump price to N1,364 per liter from N1,295. This means that the state-owned oil firm hiked petrol by N69 per liter.
The latest fuel prices have been implemented at Gwarimpa, Kubwa Expressway, Wuse Zone 6, and Zone 4 NNPCL filling stations in Abuja.
“We adjusted our pump price to N1364 per liter from N1295 this morning, an attendant said.
Filling stations in Abuja, such as MRS, BOVAS, and others, have raised their petrol price to between N1365 and N1370 per liter.
Recall that Dangote Refinery had on Wednesday increased its fuel gantry price by N75 to N1,275 per liter from N1,200 due to a hike in crude oil price to above $115 per liter.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled a late-night attack by suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
The development was contained in a post shared on Thursday on X by security analyst , Zagazola Makama.
According to the post, the incident happened at about 11:40 p.m. on April 27 when troops of the 162 Amphibious Battalion detected movement of suspected insurgents approaching their position at Mandaraguirau.
Accordibg to Makama who quoted security sources, the attackers were travelling on about 30 motorcycles and were advancing through the Diwa Kamda and Diwa Mbula axis before they were spotted through surveillance systems.
The troops were said to have immediately engaged the group with firepower, forcing them to retreat without reaching their target or making contact.
The attackers reportedly fled after coming under heavy resistance from the soldiers.
The sources added that the quick response by the troops prevented what could have been a coordinated attack on the area.
Watch moment FCT minister Wike being conferred with title of Abuja Hasken, Light of Abuja by FCT Traditional Council led by Ona of Abaji (Video)
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