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Federal Govt Vows to Implement Harmonized Salary for Civil Servants

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to resolving all issues related to the harmonization of civil servants’ salaries. Didi Walson-Jack, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), disclosed this on Monday during a press conference in Abuja to mark her achievements in her first 100 days in office. Highlighting equitable salaries […]

Education

Edo Academy Trains 15,000 Public, Civil Servants in Critical Skills

The John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) has equipped over 15,000 public and civil servants with essential skills aimed at driving professional excellence and improving service delivery. This milestone was highlighted by Precious Imuwahen Ajoonu, the Director-General of JOOPSA, during the Academy’s Open House event held in Benin, which also included an awards presentation […]

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Scores Injured as Police Disperse Local Govt Workers with Teargas

A chaotic scene unfolded on Monday at the Ikwerre Local Government Area headquarters in Isiokpo as police officers deployed teargas and gunfire to disperse local government workers. The workers, who had gathered to resume work, were reportedly acting on a directive from the National Union of Local Government Employees. Eyewitnesses described the police approach as […]

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Jubilation as Kwara Governor Approves Bonus for All Civil Servants

Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved a financial bonus for civil servants, including Local Government employees, equal to the monthly PAYE (Pay As You Earn) tax deduction for each worker. The measure, designed to provide emergency financial support, will last for at least three months, according to a statement issued on Monday by the […]

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APER Forms Phased Out: Perm Sec Unveils New Staff Assessment Method

The Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs has officially phased out the Annual Performance Evaluation Report (APER) form, replacing it with a modern Performance Management System (PMS). This development signals a significant shift in how civil servants will be assessed moving forward. Dr. Mariam Keshinro, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, made this announcement […]

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Katsina @37: Governor Radda Rewards Top Civil Servants with Cars, Cash

In celebration of Katsina State’s 37th anniversary, the state government has recognized 14 outstanding civil servants with awards of excellence, rewarding their dedication with cars and cash prizes. Katsina State, created on September 23, 1987, under the leadership of then Military Head of State General Ibrahim Babangida (retired), honored its top-performing civil servants during a […]

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FCT Civil Service Launches Regularization Exercise for Staff

The Head of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Civil Service Commission, Samuel Atang, has called on employees of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to actively participate in the ongoing staff appointment regularization exercise. Atang made this statement during the formal launch of the regularization exercise held at the FCDA Conference Hall on Wednesday. He […]

Politics

Edo 2024: Civil Servants Will Be First Victim if Opposition Wins – Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has warned that civil servants could face significant setbacks if the opposition secures victory in the upcoming 2024 governorship election. He made this statement during a thank-you meeting with public servants held on Tuesday in Benin City. Obaseki emphasized the strides made in modernizing the state’s civil service through […]

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NIPSS Alumni Urges Comprehensive Post-Retirement Plan for Civil Servants

Participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 42, 2020, from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) have called on the Federal Government to implement a comprehensive policy addressing the post-retirement challenges faced by civil servants. During a reunion conference held in Abuja on Saturday, Amina Yusuf, the Deputy Monitor General of NIPSS […]

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EFCC, ICPC Sound Warning to Civil Servants on Procurement Guidelines Compliance

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) have issued stern warnings to civil servants, cautioning them against circumventing procurement processes for personal gain. This warning was delivered during a two-day Integrity Innovation Lab conference for public servants in Abuja, organized by Accountability Lab Nigeria in collaboration with the […]