FG targets mid-August for outstanding wage award payments

The Federal Government assures civil servants that outstanding N35,000 wage award payments will commence by mid-August, with promotion arrears also being p

The finance minister said the release of payment for the outstanding wage award was in its final stage and expressed confidence that eligible workers would begin receiving payments before mid-August.

*40% allowance, promotion arrears to be paid later*Last-minute deal saves FG from Labour showdown By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Federal Government has directed that the outstanding two-month wage award owed to federal civil servants be paid on or before August 15, 2026, following a high-level meeting between the Minister