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Nigerian government increases workers’ salaries by at least 25%
A salary increase for civil servants has been approved by the Nigerian Federal Government.
The salary increment ranges from 25 per cent to 35 per cent across the remaining six consolidated salary structures.
The increment affects the remaining six consolidated salary structures, namely, Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), Consolidated Police Salary Structure (CONPOSS), Consolidated Paramilitary Salary Structure (CONPASS), Consolidated Intelligence Community Salary Structure (CONICCS) and Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure (CONAFSS).
For polytechnics and colleges of education, it involved the Consolidated Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Academic Staff Salary Structure (CONPCASS) and Consolidated Tertiary Educational Institutions Salary Structure (CONTEDISS).
The Health Sector also benefited through Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and Consolidated Health Sector Salary Structure (CONHESS).
A statement signed by the Head of Press, National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), Emmanuel Njoku, said the increases take effect from January 1, 2024.
According to the statement, the Federal Government also approved a pension increase between 20 per cent and 28 per cent for pensioners on the Defined Benefits Scheme for the above-mentioned six consolidated salary structures, with effect from January 1, 2024.
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19 wedding guests die in Plateau accident
A horrific road accident in the Kwana Maciji area of Pankshin Local Government Area, Plateau State, killed 19 people and injured 11.
The victims were returning to Kano State after attending a wedding in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
John Dasar, Chairman of the Pankshin Local Government Area Emergency Management Committee, verified the occurrence, claiming that the accident happened on Saturday when the travelers’ vehicle crashed and caught fire.
“The accident happened on Saturday. The people were from Kano; they came for a wedding ceremony at Barkin Ladi. They were returning home and decided to take the Gindiri-Bauchi route, which is shorter. Unfortunately, their vehicle was involved in an accident, and while efforts were being made to help them out, the vehicle caught fire,” Dasar explained.
He further revealed that the fire engulfed the vehicle, trapping 19 of the passengers, who were burnt beyond recognition.
“The driver and a few others survived the crash, but it is tragic that 19 lives were lost in such a horrifying manner,” he added.
According to him, the injured were immediately rushed to the Pankshin General Hospital, where they are receiving medical attention.
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Mojisola Meranda: 5 things you need to know about 1st Lagos female speaker
Mojisola Meranda has emerged as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly following the impeachment of Mudashir Obasa over multiple fraudulent allegations.
Meranda, who was Obasa’s deputy, was immediately sworn in after Obasa’s impeachment on Monday, January 13, 2025.
With this development, Meranda becomes the first female speaker of the Lagos State Assembly.
If you’ve never heard about her, here are five things to know about the Lagos lawmaker representing Apapa constituency 1.
Early Life
Meranda was born on August 16, 1980 into the popular Akapo family in Lagos.
Family
Meranda was born to the family of late father, Chief Taoreed Lawal-Akapo was the Ojora of Lagos from 1977 to 1993, and and Princess M.A Lawal Akapo of the royal families of Ojora, Aromire, Onitana, Oloto, and Oniru.
Education
Meranda started her primary education at St. Charles Nursery and Primary School and then moved to Randle Primary School, at Randle Avenue in Surulere from 1986 to 1992. She proceeded to the Lagos Anglican Girls Grammar School (1992–1996) and Ansar-ud-Deen Secondary School (1996 -1998) for her secondary school education.
In 2013, she graduated from Lagos State University with a Bachelors of Science in Public Administration.
Lagos root
Meranda hails from a royal house in Lagos and her brother, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal is the Oniru of Iru land.
Political career
The 44-year-old lawmaker is one of the four women in the Lagos House of Assembly. Meranda was first elected as a member of the Lagos Assembly in 2015 having served in different capacities at the Apapa local government. She was re-elected in 2019 and 2023.
Meranda grew up in a family of politicians and developed interest in politics when she worked as a personal assistant to Olumuyiwa Gbadegesin, a senior special assistant on technology and special projects to Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his tenure and Lagos State governor.
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Makinde Swears in 48 Permanent Secretaries in Oyo State
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, swore in 48 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state’s Civil and Public Service. The governor urged them to perform their duties diligently and contribute to the state’s sustainable development agenda.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony at the Executive Council Chamber, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, Governor Makinde emphasized that the appointments were based on merit, objectivity, and a transparent process free from external interference. He described the event as historic, noting that the positions were long-standing vacancies now filled to enhance governance.
Makinde highlighted the significance of appointing Permanent Secretaries in key sectors like education and local government. He explained that this move aims to encourage diligent workers, institutionalize excellence, and promote career progression in these critical areas.
“History is being made today because appointing 48 Permanent Secretaries is no small feat. These vacancies existed, and we simply followed a fair and merit-based process to fill them,” the governor stated.
He lauded the Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, for her role in managing the appointment process and emphasized the importance of recognizing and rewarding contributions in the education and local government sectors.
“Our future depends on how well we educate our children. That’s why we appointed Inspectors-General and Tutors-General in education to build a solid foundation. Similarly, at the local government level, we want to encourage those working tirelessly at the grassroots,” Makinde said.
He advised the newly appointed officials to uphold the oath they took, remain fair, and strive to justify their appointments through exemplary service.
The 48 Permanent Secretaries include 15 from the mainstream Civil Service, 15 from the education sector (Inspectors-General of Education and Tutors-General), six from health, and seven from local government. Additionally, the appointments include the Permanent Secretary/Clerk of the House and the Surveyor-General of the state.
The ceremony was attended by notable dignitaries, including Deputy Governor Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, PDP National Deputy Chairman (South) Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, Chief Judge Justice Iyabo Yerima, and other top government officials and stakeholders.
Governor Makinde concluded by encouraging the appointees to serve diligently, ensuring their actions benefit the people of Oyo State.
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