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FG releases eight months CONTA arrears to non academic tertiary workers

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The Federal Government has released eight months of arrears of the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance covering January to August 2026. Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa announced the release on Wednesday, saying it addresses staff welfare and aims to prevent disruption to the academic calendar.

What the institution said

  • The Federal Government announced the release of eight months' arrears of the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance.

    “the Federal Government has announced the release of their eight months’ arrears of the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance”

  • The allowance covers January to August 2026.

    “The allowance covers January to August 2026”

  • Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa announced the release on Wednesday.

    “Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced the release on Wednesday”

  • The announcement came days after non-academic workers in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education issued an ultimatum.

    “Days after non-academic workers in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education issued an ultimatum”
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  • The article is dated October 8, 2026.

    “News October 8, 2026 6:03 am”

  • The article was written by Deborah Tolu-Kolawole.

    “By Deborah Tolu-Kolawole”

  • Alausa said the Federal Ministry of Education would sustain consultations with relevant unions, heads of institutions and other stakeholders to resolve outstanding issues.

    “the Federal Ministry of Education would sustain consultations with relevant unions, heads of institutions and other stakeholders to resolve outstanding issues”

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