Nigeria raises salaries of military, police officers by up to 35% - TRT Afrika

30 Apr 2024

Nigeria raises salaries of military, police officers by up to 35%

The Nigerian government has raised the salaries of police and military officers by up to 35%.

The Nigerian government said on April 30, 2024 that the pensions of police and military officers will also increase by 20% to 28%. / Photo: AP

The Nigerian government has raised the salaries of civil servants in five key departments, including police and military, by 25% to 35%.

The others who will get an increased remuneration are members of the intelligence service, research institutions, and paramilitary unit, the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) reported on Tuesday.

Nigeria's National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) says the new salary structure takes effect immediately.

The wage increment for members of the five key departments comes after the government recently raised the salaries of academic staff members and healthcare workers.

Nigeria has also approved increases in pension between 20% and 28% for the mentioned public servants.

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