Nigeria's NLC Demands Higher Allowance as FG Plans October Increase

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•The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is advocating for a higher allowance increase than currently proposed by the government.
•The federal government of Nigeria has scheduled the allowance hike to take effect in October 2026.
•The allowance hike concerns public sector workers across Nigeria.
•Discussions between the NLC and the federal government are ongoing regarding the final amount of the allowance increase.

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▸If the federal government agrees to the NLC's demand for a higher allowance increase public sector workers will receive greater financial support, potentially improving worker satisfaction but increasing government expenditure.

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AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Allowance hike: NLC demands more, FG sets Oct implementation date

Nigeria's Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded a larger increase in allowances for workers, while the federal government (FG) has set October 2026 as the date to implement a planned allowance hike. This development affects public sector workers and could influence labor relations and government spending in Nigeria. The timing and scale of the increase will impact workers' income and the government's budget planning.

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