Tinubu approves N70,000 month-to-month transport allowance for Nigerian public staff as NLC deadline elapses

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accredited a month-to-month transport assist of N70,000 for public service staff throughout all ranges, because the four-day deadline issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to close down the financial system over the gasoline worth hike and minimal wage dispute ends on Tuesday, October 27.

The decision was reached after a gathering between the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, and the management of the NLC, led by Joe Ajaero, on Tuesday.

According to the Federal Government, the transport assist, which is predicted to start on November 5, 2026, will final for six months to cushion the affect of rising dwelling prices.

The authorities said, “That transport intervention of seventy thousand naira (N70,000), commencing from November 2026, would be paid across all levels for a period of six months.”

DAILY POST reviews that the Federal Government additionally accredited the fee of excellent peculiar allowance arrears, efficient from May 1, 2026, in three equal month-to-month instalments starting in November 2026.

Similarly, the Federal Government and the NLC agreed to represent a negotiation committee that might start conferences instantly to find out an efficient date for implementing a brand new nationwide minimal wage.

DAILY POST reviews that the NLC had given the Federal Government a four-day deadline to cut back gasoline costs and evaluate the ₦70,000 month-to-month minimal wage.