News
FG orders IPPIS payroll update to curb salary fraud
In a move aimed at ending government employees receiving salaries while residing abroad, the federal government has directed that all employees registered on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) should update their details.
The directive came from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) via a circular signed by Dr. (Mrs) Oluwatoyin Madein.
Beginning from tomorrow (Monday, July 1, 2024), government employees are required to access the newly deployed OAGF-IPPIS Payroll Validation Portal to update their personal and payroll information. The update window will close at midnight on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
The foregoing information was disseminated through a federal treasury circular addressed to the Chief of Staff to the President, all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), the Clerk of the National Assembly, the National Security Adviser and Heads of internal audit, accounts divisions, and diplomatic missions.
Dr. Madein emphasised the importance of the exercise, noting that “upon successful submission of the update, employees are expected to print three (3) copies of the completed record update summary page which will be used in the future for physical staff verification exercises.”
Further explaining the necessity of the new measure, she said: “It has become necessary to issue guidelines following the observation that some critical payroll records are inaccurate or incomplete; hence the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation is in the process of updating and validating the payroll records.”
The OAGF has developed a user-friendly validation portal to streamline this process. Employees are instructed to visit the OAGF website at www.oagf.gv.ng to access the portal. To complete the update, employees will need their IPPIS Number, Salary Account Number, and a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN), which can be obtained via the Joint Tax Board (JTB) site: https://tinverification.jtb.gov.ng/.
Dr. Madein warned that failure to comply with this directive would result in suspension from the payroll, stressing that “all employees are expected to update their Payroll Information on the Portal within the period stated above unfailingly. Any employee that fails to avail himself/herself of this opportunity will be suspended from the payroll.”
Accounting Officers, Directors/Heads of Finance and Accounts, and Internal Audit Units of MDAs and other arms of government have been instructed to ensure compliance and give the circular the widest possible circulation.
Last week, President Bola Tinubu mandated that civil servants drawing salaries while residing abroad should be made to refund the money. The President also said that supervisors and department heads found to have facilitated such fraudulent activities will face disciplinary actions for their complicity.
A source within the OAGF, who preferred anonymity, said “this is the first step in the process to sanitise the system as directed by Mr. President.”
This stringent measure reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing accountability and integrity within the public service.
News
Bill For Independent Candidacy Recommitted, Referred To Constitution Review Committee
News
Just in :INEC announces date for Anambra governorship election
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the date for the Anambra governorship election.
Addressing representatives of political parties at the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, October 17, INEC national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu said the election will be held on Saturday 8th November 2025.
Hear him: “As you are aware, the last governorship election in Anambra State was held on 6th November 2021. By the effluxion of time, the governorship election is due next year.
In compliance with the mandatory requirement of 360 days, the formal notice for the election will be published on 13th November 2024. Party primaries will be held from 20th March 2025 to 10th April 2025.
“The candidate nomination portal will open at 9.00 am on 18th April 2025 and close at 6.00 pm on 12th May 2025. The final list of candidates will be published on 9th June 2025.
“Campaign in public by political parties will commence on 11th June 2025 and end at midnight of Thursday 6th November 2025. Voting will take place in all the 5,720 Polling Units across the State on Saturday 8th November 2025.
In compliance with the mandatory requirement of 360 days, the formal notice for the election will be published on 13th November 2024. Party primaries will be held from 20th March 2025 to 10th April 2025.
“The candidate nomination portal will open at 9.00 am on 18th April 2025 and close at 6.00 pm on 12th May 2025. The final list of candidates will be published on 9th June 2025.
“Campaign in public by political parties will commence on 11th June 2025 and end at midnight of Thursday 6th November 2025. Voting will take place in all the 5,720 Polling Units across the State on Saturday 8th November 2025.
The candidate nomination portal will open at 9.00 am on 18th April 2025 and close at 6.00 pm on 12th May 2025. The final list of candidates will be published on 9th June 2025.
“Campaign in public by political parties will commence on 11th June 2025 and end at midnight of Thursday 6th November 2025. Voting will take place in all the 5,720 Polling Units across the State on Saturday 8th November 2025.
“In the coming weeks, the Commission will provide details of other electoral activities, including the registration of new voters, transfer of voters and the replacement of lost or damaged PVCs.
“The detailed Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election will be uploaded to our website and social media platforms before the end of this meeting.”
News
Despite heavy hunger, World Bank Tells Nigerians Not To Oppose, Reverse Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Despite hunger, World Bank has urged Nigerians to support the ongoing economic reforms, warning that opposing or reversing them could have serious negative consequences for the country.
Speaking at the launch of the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report in Abuja, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiame Diop, emphasized that while the reforms may be challenging, they are crucial for the nation’s long-term stability.
Dr. Diop cautioned that rolling back these reforms would be detrimental, saying, “Reversing the reforms would spell doom for Nigeria.”
In the same vein, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, reiterated the importance of staying committed to the reforms. He stated, “Any effort that is not sustained will be a waste. Together with the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, we’ve been discussing how to stay on course.”
Edun further explained that the government’s focus is on reducing inflation while ensuring investments flow into critical sectors such as industry, where jobs can be created. “We are prioritizing market pricing and sat down with labor unions to explain why we cannot afford to let this opportunity slip.”
On the removal of subsidies, Edun noted, “Every day without subsidies means more funds available for education, healthcare, and other essential expenditures.”
Also speaking, Central Bank Governor Mr. Olayemi Cardoso highlighted the importance of promoting exports in light of the exchange rate adjustments. “The moderation in the FX rate should make our goods more competitive for export and discourage the importation of unnecessary goods,” he said
-
News21 hours ago
Just in: Shettima jets out in Tinubu’s absence
-
Sports21 hours ago
European Football Chiefs, FIFPRO Slam FIFA Over Schedule
-
Sports13 hours ago
Get ready for Libya rematch – Obi Tells Super Eagles
-
News11 hours ago
20 seconds after prayer my father suddenly died- Senator Zwingina’s son
-
News9 hours ago
Reps Pass For Second Reading Bill to create Ogoja state
-
Entertainment20 hours ago
Actress Bimbo Akintola reveals why she can never date an actor
-
News11 hours ago
Just in: Bill to create additional state passes second reading in HoR
-
News9 hours ago
Reps Seek Upward Review Of Budgetary Allocation For BPE