FG introduces stricter payroll rules as personnel costs rise to N1.96tn

The Federal Government has introduced stricter verification measures for newly recruited workers seeking enrolment into its payroll system, following a rise in personnel expenditure to N1.96tn in the first quarter of 2026. The new directive, announced by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, takes immediate effect and applies to all ongoing and subsequent […] FG introduces stricter payroll…