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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Civil Servants Celebrate As Tinubu Approves Full Gratuity Scheme From 2026

Civil servants in Nigeria are celebrating the approval of a full gratuity scheme for retiring workers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking the end of a long-standing demand.

Mar 23 • 08:16 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: a new report confirms the uncontrolled increase in the payroll in the public service

A recent report confirms a significant increase in the payroll for civil servants in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rising from $2.75 billion in 2021 to an estimated $4.58 billion in 2025.

Mar 21 • 03:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Limeira's civil servants approve a 5.5% salary increase, but union points out dissatisfaction

Municipal workers in Limeira accepted a 5.5% salary increase, but remain dissatisfied with the proposal, according to their union.

Mar 20 • 21:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Kwara, Cross River mandate resignation for officials seeking office

The Kwara State Government has mandated civil servants aiming to contest in the 2027 elections to resign from their positions, a directive echoed by Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu for political appointees.

Mar 19 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation of the Public Ministry targets two civil servants suspected of diverting funds in company contracts by Agehab

A public operation in Goiás is investigating two civil servants linked to the misappropriation of public funds within the Agehab's contracting processes.

Mar 18 • 15:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Yobe pays March salaries early ahead of Eid

The Yobe State Government has initiated early payment of March salaries to assist civil servants in preparing for Eid al-Fitr.

Mar 18 • 13:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alepa approves 6% adjustment for state civil servants of Pará; project caused protests

The Pará State Legislative Assembly approved a 6% salary adjustment for state public servants, leading to protests from some groups demanding higher increases.

Mar 18 • 12:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Basque municipalities warn that 70% of secretaries and municipal inspectors are missing

Basque municipalities are sounding the alarm about a severe shortage of national-habilitation civil servants, with 70% of key secretarial and inspection positions remaining unfilled.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Eid-el-Fitr: Kwara begins payment of March salaries

The Kwara State Government has started paying March salaries to civil servants in preparation for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

Mar 17 • 14:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Eid-el-Fitr: Kano orders early payment of March salaries

The Kano State Government has ordered early payment of March salaries for civil servants to facilitate preparations for Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.

Mar 14 • 19:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reform UK government would replace top civil servants with policy ‘believers’

Reform UK plans to replace senior civil servants with individuals aligned with their political agenda, raising concerns over the potential destabilization of the civil service.

Mar 14 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Program 'Talking with Internal Control' gathers managers and civil servants from western Pará

Public managers and civil servants from western Pará are participating in the 2026 edition of the 'Talking with Internal Control' program aimed at improving public administration.

Mar 14 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Paternity leave of 20 days is a reality for judges, but not for other civil servants, says analysis

In Brazil, while judges and some federal employees enjoy a 20-day paternity leave, most workers, including public servants, are still entitled to only five days after the birth of a child.

Mar 13 • 19:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kogi pays March salaries ahead of Sallah

The Kogi State Government has disbursed March salaries to civil servants in preparation for the upcoming Sallah celebration.

Mar 13 • 18:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This is how the chairman of the aid committee commented on Poutala's distribution of funds to close associates

Finnish Youth Minister Mika Poutala controversially allocated public funding to Christian youth organizations against civil servants' advice.

Mar 12 • 12:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Civil servants are "bullied from all sides," says Siliņa

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa expressed concerns about the bullying of civil servants during a recent interview.

Mar 12 • 06:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: Mika Poutala distributed money to Christian organizations – civil servants opposed

Finnish Minister Mika Poutala awarded general grants to two Christian organizations despite civil servants' objections on grounds of eligibility.

Mar 12 • 05:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

What the Mandelson documents reveal – and what we still don’t know

The article discusses the revelations surrounding Peter Mandelson's severance payout, highlighting his significant demands and the controversy over the amount he ultimately received.

Mar 11 • 16:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF Operation Removes Five Civil Servants from the City Hall after Investigation of Threats Against Former Mayoral Candidate and Vote Buying in Paraná

The Federal Police of Brazil has suspended five civil servants from the São Miguel do Iguaçu city hall as part of an operation investigating threats against a former mayoral candidate and allegations of vote-buying.

Mar 10 • 18:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NLC applauds FG over new 100% gratuity scheme

The Nigeria Labour Congress has praised the government's approval of a new gratuity scheme for retiring federal civil servants.

Mar 10 • 15:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP investigates nepotism and recommends the dismissal of two civil servants in MS

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul is investigating nepotism allegations in the Rochedo City Hall and has recommended the dismissal of two civil servants hired irregularly.

Mar 10 • 10:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court establishes that simultaneous payment of the maternity bonus for both parents is also allowed for civil servants

Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that both parents can simultaneously receive a maternity bonus for pensions recognized between January 1, 2016, and February 3, 2021, including civil servants.

Mar 9 • 17:51 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Panic Grips Civil Servants As Firefighters Battle to Quell Inferno At Head of Service

Civil servants in Abuja were evacuated as firefighters responded to a fire at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

Mar 9 • 15:29 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: The government acknowledges delays in civil servants' salary payments

The Congolese government admits to delays in salary payments for civil servants due to cash flow issues.

Mar 8 • 05:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Erkki Keldo: 50,000 Euro Performance Bonus for Civil Servants – Waste or Smart Investment?

The Estonian government plans to introduce a performance bonus of up to 50,000 euros for civil servants, raising concerns about the use of taxpayer money, but Minister Erkki Keldo argues it can drive significant public sector savings and reforms.

Mar 6 • 15:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Reform Must Not Come At the Cost of Accountability

Liberia's restructuring of traffic management has raised concerns about accountability despite assurances of job security for civil servants.

Mar 6 • 12:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG approves 100% gratuity for retiring civil servants

The Nigerian Federal Government has approved a 100% gratuity scheme for retiring civil servants, effective January 1, 2026, to improve their welfare and financial security.

Mar 6 • 01:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The government wants to start paying civil servants bonuses of up to 50,000 euros

The Estonian government plans to introduce bonuses of up to 50,000 euros for civil servants who significantly benefit society or save substantial funds.

Mar 5 • 15:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Dysfunction and Subjectivity of Civil Servants According to Photographer Tanit Plana

In 'Disfuncionàries,' Tanit Plana explores the complexities of bureaucracy through the lens of artificial intelligence, depicting how control and normalization shape our experiences.

Mar 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Anambra cuts February pay for workers over Monday sit-at-home

The Anambra State Government has implemented salary reductions for civil servants who did not work on Mondays designated as sit-at-home days, leading to complaints about inconsistent deductions.

Mar 4 • 01:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

781 people who refused the 'Yoon Suk-yeol Medal' received it under the Lee Jae-myung government

Over 700 civil servants, educators, and military personnel who previously refused to accept government awards under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration were recently recognized under the Lee Jae-myung administration.

Mar 4 • 01:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Sit-at-home: Anambra cuts February salaries for workers who skipped Mondays

The Anambra State Government has reduced the February salaries of workers who did not attend work on the declared sit-at-home Mondays.

Mar 3 • 19:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Reform of Pension Provision: Why Civil Servants Should Also Be Included in the Statutory Pension Fund

Economist Axel Börsch-Supan advocates for including civil servants in Germany's statutory pension system during an interview discussing pension reforms.

Mar 1 • 14:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara promotes 2,000 civil servants

The Kwara State Government has promoted over 2,000 civil servants following successful examinations and interviews for the 2024 promotion exercise.

Feb 27 • 00:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

More than 40% of civil servants report using remote work to escape pressure

More than 40% of civil servants in France utilize remote work to alleviate pressure, according to a study by DGAFP.

Feb 26 • 09:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

5 of the most unbelievable 'additional perks' of Brazilian civil service

The Brazilian Supreme Court is set to decide whether to uphold a suspension on extra salaries that exceed the constitutional ceiling, affecting a minority of civil servants with inflated paychecks.

Feb 25 • 18:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Coming Soon: STF judges the legality of additional payments for civil servants

The STF is set to review the legality of additional payments made to civil servants, amid discussions of a constitutional amendment allowing payments beyond salary caps.

Feb 25 • 17:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF to decide on additional payments for civil servants this Wednesday; projects have been stalled in Congress for years

The Brazilian Supreme Court will deliberate on a decision regarding additional payments to civil servants that have been a subject of legal and legislative contention for years.

Feb 25 • 03:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Only Public Employees Granted Paid Childcare Leave, Human Rights Commission Identifies Discrimination

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has ruled that applying unpaid childcare leave solely to public workers, while offering paid leave to civil servants, constitutes discrimination.

Feb 24 • 03:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: Civil servants who overlooked illegal facilities in valleys should be severely punished

President Yoon has ordered severe penalties for civil servants who failed to report illegal facilities occupying river and valley areas during inspections.

Feb 24 • 03:09 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Former Prince Andrew charged taxpayers for massages while splurging on lavish trips as trade envoy: report

Former Prince Andrew reportedly charged taxpayers for massages during his tenure as the U.K.'s trade envoy, alongside extravagant spending, according to former civil servants.

Feb 23 • 19:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Andrew update amid claims disgraced ex-prince 'used taxpayer money for massages'

Former Prince Andrew is accused of misusing taxpayer funds for personal massages and excessive travel expenses during his time as a trade envoy.

Feb 23 • 12:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Almost R$ 8 million lost: losses in a fund linked to Banco Master may affect retirements of civil servants in MG

Civil servants in Pouso Alegre, MG may struggle to receive their pensions due to significant losses in a fund associated with Banco Master.

Feb 21 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former bank correspondent arrested suspect of leading fraud scheme in Acre

A former bank correspondent was arrested in Rio Branco, Brazil, on suspicion of leading a fraud scheme targeting retirees, pensioners, and civil servants.

Feb 21 • 00:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Yobe adjusts working hours for Ramadan

The Yobe State Government has revised official working hours for civil servants in observance of Ramadan, allowing for earlier closing times.

Feb 21 • 00:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Front companies, support from civil servants and access to confidential information: how the CV's structure for trafficking in AM was organized

The Comando Vermelho (CV) organized a drug trafficking operation in Amazonas with the assistance of public agents, which included the use of front companies and access to confidential police information.

Feb 20 • 13:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Podcast analyzes decisions of Dino and Lula affecting perks for civil servants

The STF Minister Flávio Dino has prohibited the enactment of new laws permitting additional perks for civil servants, following a previous decision to suspend salaries exceeding the constitutional ceiling.

Feb 20 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ministers must end ‘barking mad’ restraints on civil service pay, union leader warns

The leader of the Prospect union urges government ministers to lift salary constraints on civil servants to recruit necessary technical and digital specialists.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula vetoes perks above the salary cap for civil servants and staggered raises until 2029 approved by Congress

President Lula sanctioned a salary increase for Legislative and Court of Accounts officers while vetoing measures that allowed paychecks to exceed the public sector salary cap.

Feb 19 • 01:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ramadan: Kano grants civil servants one-hour work reduction

The Kano State Government has approved a one-hour reduction in working hours for civil servants during Ramadan 1447AH.

Feb 18 • 20:40 UTC

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