Ramadan: Bauchi reduces working hours for civil servants
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved reduced working hours for civil servants during the 2026 Ramadan fasting period. The move aims to help Muslim workers observe Ramadan and participate in religious activities. The directive, issued in a circular dated 17 February 2026 by Ismail Ibn L. Garam, Director of Establishments, was addressed to the […]
Sokoto gov swears in Kebbe council chairman
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has sworn in Musa Garba Kuchi as the new chairman of Kebbe Local Government Area following the death of the elected chairman, Abdullahi Yarima. Kuchi will complete the tenure of the late chairman and has been urged to reside in the local government area and collaborate closely with security agencies, […]
Ghost workers’ protest in Taraba, demand reinstatement, unpaid salaries
A group of individuals recently removed from the Taraba State payroll, popularly referred to as “ghost workers,” have taken to the streets to demand justice. The protesters insist they were wrongly tagged as non-existent employees and unlawfully removed from the state’s salary system. According to them, they are legitimate workers who served the state and […]
FG introduces personnel audit, skills gap analysis in civil service
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a new initiative called the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and productivity within the civil service. The project, introduced by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), is a major step toward modernizing public administration […]
Nigerian Senate Screens 17 Nominees For Key Rivers Agencies
The Nigerian Senate has completed the screening of 17 individuals chosen to lead key government agencies in Rivers State. These appointments are expected to help strengthen the institutions and improve governance across the state. The screening covered top bodies like the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), the Civil Service Commission, and the Local Government […]
Rivers Sole Administrator, Ibas appoints 11 new permanent secretaries [Full list]
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has appointed eleven new permanent secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen the civil service in the state. These appointments are seen as a step toward improving the management and delivery of public services. The announcement about the appointments was made through a Special […]
240 Kano Workers Receiving Double Salary, 217 Sharing Same BVN
The Kano State government has found that 240 of its workers are receiving double salaries, and 217 others are using the same Bank Verification Number (BVN). This shocking discovery was made during a biometric verification exercise and payroll review by two committees focusing on state and local government payments. Speaking at a press conference on […]
18 Federal Directors Fail Permanent Secretary Exam
Eighteen out of 29 federal directors who took the Permanent Secretary Qualifying Examination did not pass. They scored below the required 50% mark, making them ineligible for the next stage. A memo signed by Gabriel Aduda, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, confirmed the results. According to the memo, only 11 directors passed […]
Tinubu Govt Begins Appointment Process For New Accountant-General, Perm Secs
The Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu, has started the process of appointing a new Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) and two Permanent Secretaries. This follows approval from the president, and the process aims to ensure that only qualified, credible, and competent individuals are selected. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. […]
President Tinubu Appoints Esther Walson-Jack as New Head of Civil Service
President Tinubu has named Esther Walson-Jack as the new Head of the Civil Service, starting August 14, 2024. The announcement was made by Tinubu’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. Esther Walson-Jack has been a Federal Permanent Secretary since 2017 and has worked in various ministries. She will take over from Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, who is set to […]