Civil Service

Tinubu Approves Redeployment Of 11 Federal Permanent Secretaries – FULL LIST

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Tax Reforms Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu redeployed 11 federal permanent secretaries across ministries. Handovers must be finalized by December 31, 2024, per OHCSF directives. The move aligns with ongoing governance reforms to boost efficiency nationwide. President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of 11 federal permanent secretaries across various ministries. The announcement was made in a statement issued … Read more

Gov Fubara Begins Payment of ₦85,000 Minimum Wage in Rivers

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced the commencement of the ₦85,000 minimum wage for state workers, despite challenges posed by what he called “enemies of the state” attempting to deprive his administration of necessary funds. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem Appeal Fund at the Government House in Port … Read more

Kano Govt Begins ₦71,000 Minimum Wage Implementation

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Kano Minimum Wage

The Kano State Government has started implementing the newly approved ₦71,000 minimum wage for its workers, just three weeks after receiving and approving the recommendations from a special committee set up for this purpose. EKO HOT BLOG reports that workers’ November salaries have been adjusted to reflect the approved increment. Abdullahi Musa, the Head of Civil … Read more

19 Directors Pass First Stage of Permanent Secretary Exam, 19 Fail

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Directors Permanent Secretary Exam

Out of 38 directors competing for permanent secretary positions in the Federal Civil Service, half have failed to pass the qualifying examination. In October, the Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), initiated the selection process to fill vacant permanent secretary roles across eight states. EDITOR’S PICKS  … Read more

Newly Promoted NSCDC Officer Opatola Slumps, Dies After Receiving Salary

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A newly promoted officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), identified only as Opatola, has reportedly slumped and died shortly after receiving his salary. According to sources, Opatola was attached to the Iwo division and collapsed in the division’s restroom on Monday, just a short time after starting his duties. One anonymous … Read more

We Are Starving, Release Our Severance Packages – Abia Retirees Cry Out

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Otti Alleged Plans To Join APC

Retired Permanent Secretaries in Abia State have urged Governor Alex Otti to release their outstanding severance packages and entitlements, including gratuities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former officials, who retired in 2023, made this appeal at a press conference held in Umuahia, the state capital, on Friday. The retirees shared the financial difficulties they … Read more

Tinubu Gives Dismissed Ministers Deadline To Handover

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Tinubu Gives Dismissed Ministers Deadline To Handover

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has announced that his office is working closely with the Head of Civil Service of the Federation to implement President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the merger and dissolution of several ministries. In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, Akume confirmed that all necessary … Read more

Tinubu Approves Move To Appoint New Permanent Secretaries

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Tinubu Media Chat

The Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), has begun the process of appointing new Permanent Secretaries to fill vacancies in eight states. According to a memo dated October 7, 2024, signed by the Head of Civil Service, Didi Walson-Jack, the recruitment is open to eligible civil … Read more

Labour Protest as FG Backdates Minimum Wage Implementation to July

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The Committee on Consequential Adjustments in Salaries for civil servants convened on Friday to discuss the new minimum wage template and agreed to set the effective date for the ₦70,000 minimum wage at July 29, 2024. This decision was outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) released after the meeting, which was attended by representatives … Read more

FG, Labour Union Sign MoU on ₦70,000 New Minimum Wage

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The Federal Government and the Labour Union have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the new minimum wage of ₦70,000. A statement from the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, signed by Eno Olotu, Head of Information and Public Relations, confirmed that the committee on civil service salaries has agreed to … Read more

JUST IN: Tinubu Fills Administrative Vacancies With Eight New Permanent Secretaries – FULL LIST

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Tinubu Permanent Secretaries

President Bola Tinubu has appointed eight new Federal Permanent Secretaries to fill existing and upcoming vacancies in the Civil Service of the Federation. President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new Federal Permanent Secretaries to address existing and upcoming vacancies across various states and geopolitical zones within the top administrative cadre of the … Read more

Tinubu Blows Hot, Cracks Down On Salary Fraud By Relocated Civil Servants

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a crackdown on civil servants who have relocated abroad while still drawing salaries without officially resigning. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President  demanded immediate reimbursement of all wages fraudulently received by civil servants involved. Editor’s Picks  Tinubu Approves N35 Billion To Kickstart Student Loan Disbursement Minimum Wage: Labour … Read more

Productivity-Based Pay On The Horizon For Nigerian Civil Servants

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Naira Stability in Question

Federal government mulls productivity-linked wage system Workers on same grade level could earn different salaries Move aims to reward productive employees, says NPC DG Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a potential game-changer for Nigeria’s civil service, the federal government is considering implementing a productivity-based wage system. This revelation comes from Dr. Nasir Raji-Mustapha, the … Read more

JAMB And Candidates: A Case Study Of Nigerian Institutions’ Disdain For Nigerians

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Have you been to a Nigerian government agency recently? You must remember that officer attending to you with a scowl as if they were being forced to work. You must also remember wondering why they were so rude or dismissive. Don’t worry; you are not alone. Hostile reception is perhaps the default attitude of Nigerian … Read more

Ogun: Gov. Abiodun Appoints Onasanya As Head Of Service

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Head Of Service

Governor Dapo Abiodun appoints Kehinde Onasanya as the new Head of Service for Ogun State. The announcement was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, in a statement released on Monday. Onasanya, a seasoned professional with a background in media management and administration, previously served as Permanent Secretary at the Bureau of … Read more

Provide Proof Of Approval, Nigerian Government Directs Workers On Study Leave

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Study leave

Federal government workers often take a study leave. They are expected to secure approval from the head of civil service. The government is moving to physically verify the location of officers on study leave. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has demanded that Federal Civil Servants on study leave show evidence … Read more

Tinubu To Oracle Global VP: How I Plan To Cut Waste In Civil Service’s Payroll System

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Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, expressed his support for new partnerships with global technology companies to ensure that data from public institutions are accurate and transparent in providing templates on which proper public sector planning and accounting can occur across sectors. A statement issued by the president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, … Read more

Why I Ordered Forensic Audit Of CBN, Other Reforms – Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu and World Bank president, Ajay Banga

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has revealed the motive behind a comprehensive forensic audit of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Tinubu spoke on Friday at the presidential villa during a meeting with Ajay Banga, the World Bank president. EDITOR’S PICKS Meet Tunji Alausa, The Epe-born Nephrologist On Tinubu’s Second Ministerial List … Read more

Lagos Govt Reschedules 2023 Promotion Exercise For Civil Servants

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Lagos monthly rental scheme set for enforcement

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has rescheduled the 2023 promotion exercise for Officers on Grade Level 01 to 06 in the mainstream civil service as well as those on Grade Level 01 to 16 in Parastatal and Agencies. The government made the disclosure in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, … Read more

May 29: 15 Key Things You Need To Know Ahead Of Tinubu’s Inauguration

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Removing Subsidy Tinubu

  As Nigeria prepares for the inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the country’s 16th president, there are key things you need to know. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that ahead of the inauguration, Nigerians have called on the president-elect to take quick actions to tackle critical issues in the country’s economy, security, fuel subsidy and … Read more

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