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4 LAS News stories tagged “Transport Allowance”, newest first. Every story links its sources.

Niger State NLC urges Governor Bago to dismiss Labour Adviser and implement new transport allowance
Africa/Nigeria

Niger State NLC urges Governor Bago to dismiss Labour Adviser and implement new transport allowance

The Niger State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress has called on Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to fire his Special Adviser on Labour Matters and to promptly roll out a N70,000 transport allowance approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

LAS News Desk · 8 Nov 2026, 15:16 WAT · 1 source

Veteran Labour Leaders Seek to End NLC‑TUC Dispute Over N70,000 Transport Allowance
Africa/Nigeria

Veteran Labour Leaders Seek to End NLC‑TUC Dispute Over N70,000 Transport Allowance

Former heads of Nigeria's two main union federations have intervened to halt a public feud between NLC President Joe Ajaero and TUC leader Festus Osifo over a newly approved N70,000 transport allowance for public‑sector workers.

LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 08:34 WAT · 3 sources

N70,000 Federal Transport Allowance Triggers State Worker Demands
Africa/Nigeria

N70,000 Federal Transport Allowance Triggers State Worker Demands

The federal government’s approval of a six-month N70,000 transport allowance for its staff has prompted state labour unions to seek similar support from state governments, despite the TUC rejecting the measure.

LAS News Desk · 29 Oct 2026, 04:17 WAT · 1 source

Atiku Abubakar criticises federal government's ₦70,000 transport allowance as inadequate
Africa/Nigeria

Atiku Abubakar criticises federal government's ₦70,000 transport allowance as inadequate

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed the federal government's six-month transport allowance for public workers as insufficient to address the cost of living crisis, arguing it excludes the majority of Nigerians.

LAS News Desk · 28 Oct 2026, 22:16 WAT · 4 sources

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