Key Takeaways
- The Federal Government and organised labour reached eight agreements, including a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for six months, starting in November 2026.
- The government agreed to pay peculiar allowance arrears in three monthly instalments from November 2026 and settle health workers’ 19-month allowance arrears within three months from December 2026.
- Both parties agreed to reconvene in one month to review implementation, but they still disagree on the effective date for implementing the minimum wage.
Nigerian workers will receive a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for six months, plus payment of outstanding arrears, under a new agreement between the Federal Government and organised labour.
Naija News reports that the deal, reached with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliates, comprises eight resolutions covering transport support, unpaid allowances, minimum wage negotiations and tax relief, among others.
It also sets out implementation timelines and further engagement on workers’ welfare.
Here are the agreements below:
Transport Intervention
The federal government agreed to provide a monthly transport intervention of N70,000 for six months, beginning in November 2026.
Peculiar Allowance Arrears
The government will pay outstanding peculiar allowance arrears in three equal monthly instalments, starting in November 2026.
Health Workers’ Arrears
The government agreed to settle 19 months of outstanding allowances owed to health workers within three months, beginning in December 2026.
Minimum Wage Renegotiations
