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FG Tightens Payroll Verification for New Workers as Personnel Costs Hit ₦1.96tn

The Federal Government has introduced stricter verification requirements for newly recruited workers seeking admission into its payroll system, as personnel ...

by Obah Sylva

November 3, 2026

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