The Federal Government has set October 1, 2026, as the effective date for implementing the newly approved duty tour, estacode, and other allowances for civil servants on Grade Levels 01–17.
The review, conveyed in a circular issued by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, also covers training, professional development, and sector-specific allowances, with increases across various categories.
However, the Nigeria Labour Congress has described the increment in peculiar allowance as inadequate, saying it fell short of addressing the impact of inflation on workers’ living conditions, and called for broader interventions to improve welfare.
In an official circular issued by the NSIWC and signed by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ekpo U.O. Nta, addressed to key government officials, including ministers, permanent secretaries, heads of agencies and top legislative and judicial administrators, the circular outlined a comprehensive review of allowances captured under the Public Service Rules (2021 Edition).
“In line with the provision of Rule 140101(b) of the Federal Public Service Rules (2021 edition), the commission hereby conveys approval for the review of the following allowances for officers on GL 01–17
“This approval takes effect from 1st October, 2026,” Nta said. The circular details significant adjustments across major allowances, particularly those tied to official travel, training, and operational responsibilities.
Under the revised structure, Duty Tour Allowance was increased across all grade levels, with senior officers on GL 16–17 now entitled to N109,000, while those on GL 01–04 will receive N30,000.
Similarly, kilometre allowance for official travel was reviewed, with permanent secretaries now entitled to N664 per kilometre, while officers on GL 01–04 will earn N174 per kilometre. Estacode allowances for foreign trips were also adjusted, with permanent secretaries receiving $1,040, officers on GL 15–17 receiving $737, and those on GL 01–06 receiving $357.
“The commission hereby conveys approval for the review of… allowances contained in the Public Service Rules (2021 Edition),” Nta reiterated. The revised package also strengthens provisions for training and professional development.
Civil servants undergoing courses lasting one year or more are entitled to N150,000 as book and project allowances, while those on shorter courses will receive N125,000.
Local course allowances were equally reviewed, with officers on GL 16–17 to receive N33,877.5 per day, while those on GL 01–04 will earn N9,034.1 per day.