Fuel prices at filling stations in Nigeria have recently been adjusted, with some locations now selling petrol for around 1,200 Naira per liter, reflecting purchases from the Dangote Refinery. This change comes as independent marketers begin lifting fuel under an agreement that initially made the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) the sole buyer from…

Benue State, located in Nigeria’s North-Central region, was created on February 3, 1976, during the military regime of General Murtala Mohammed. Named after the Benue River, which flows through the area, the state was carved out of the former Benue-Plateau State to give the people in the area a more distinct political identity. The indigenous…

Senator Ishaku Abbo has suggested that President Bola Tinubu cap fuel prices at N480 per liter as a strategic move to manage inflation and provide Nigerians with a cost break amid rising living expenses. Abbo proposed that Tinubu negotiate with oil marketers to secure this price until the end of 2025, potentially reducing public backlash…

President Bola Tinubu has decided to keep pushing forward with the proposed Tax Reform Bills in the National Assembly, despite the National Economic Council (NEC) suggesting a pause for more consultations. The bills are designed to simplify Nigeria’s tax system, reduce redundant taxes, and promote revenue efficiency across federal, state, and local governments. Tinubu has…

Starting January 2024, drivers in Abuja will need official authorization to operate commercially, as directed by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. This regulation applies to all types of commercial transportation, including ride-hailing services like Bolt and NAIRAXI, which recently received operational licenses for Abuja. This new rule is part of a broader…

The Nigerian public service salary system has a structured approach, organized into different consolidated salary structures tailored for specific sectors and roles. These frameworks ensure uniformity, fairness, and competitiveness in employee compensation across various public service areas. Here’s a detailed look at each of the key salary structures in Nigeria: The salary structures aim to…

The Nigerian public service salary system has a structured approach, organized into different consolidated salary structures tailored for specific sectors and roles. These frameworks ensure uniformity, fairness, and competitiveness in employee compensation across various public service areas. Here’s a detailed look at each of the key salary structures in Nigeria: SUMMARY OF DIFFERENT SALARY STRUCTURES, 2022 SALARY STRUCTURES NOV DEC Nom.Wage CONPSS 01…

In line with its mandates, the Commission covers matters pertaining to remuneration in the Federal Public Service, the National Minimum Wage, the review of Federal Public Service pensions, and research into public service pay, including a pay comparability survey of the public and regional pay system. The accomplishments of the Commission on Compensation matters in…

A Federal High Court recently issued a new directive in the case of Godwin Emefiele, former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor. On November 1, 2024, the court ruled to proceed with the final forfeiture of $2.045 million along with several properties linked to Emefiele, which were initially seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes…

The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) is structured into seven departments made up of Administration, Finance and Accounts, Management Information, and Special Duties, Compensation, Evaluation and Grading, as well as Productivity, Prices and Incomes Departments. The Commission also has five units directly under the Chairman, which are Internal Audit, Legal, SERVICOM, ACTU, and Public Affairs Units; while the Secretary…