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“All federal civil servants who have served as Directors for eight years must go,”- Official
It has been officially confirmed that the clause of the Public Service Rule (PSR) which made it mandatory for directors who have served for eight years with the federal civil service to retire has taken effect.
A source in the office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF) who spoke to Nationwide Reports on Wednesday said government has no plan to revert the policy as it was the best thing that has happened to the public service in recent time.
The source who wanted to remain anonymous for obvious reasons said it was surprising that some stakeholders affected by the mandatory retirement clause are dragging their feet because of selfish interest in spite of the overall benefits of the review carried out in 2020 and approved by federal government in 2021.
According to the source-“Among the benefits of the PSR review include paternity leave and its financial benefits, travel allowances, estacodes and others.
“It is only the eight-year retirement requirement for those who have served as directors that some of the affected officers are picking holes with, because of selfish interest.
“You see, when officers retire, it creates room for those under them to move up. Such movement also creates vacuum necessary for recruitment of young people into the service.
“So government has decided that enough is enough. There is no going back. Every officer that has served as Director for eight years is deemed to have retired. Those who fail to go would be fished out and that would attract forfeiting of salaries collected for the period in breach of the rule.”
Nationwide Reports learnt Wednesday that letters are being sent to directors and permanent secretaries in the federal civil service who have served for eight years, notifying them of their retirement.
We were also informed that over 500 such officers are to receive retirement notice on or before end of work on Friday this week.
Speaking further, our source said the number of affected officers are expected to rise to far more than1,200, adding that the policy affected other departments and agencies like the Nigerian Customs Service (NSC), NSCDC and other paramilitaries.
Nationwide Reports had on July this year reported that the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Dr. (Mrs) Folashade Yemi-Esan, in a circular addressed to all permanent secretaries, Accountant-General of the Federation, Auditor-General of the Federation and heads of extra-ministerial departments, ordered strict compliance with the revised Public Service Rules, 2021, which require directors in the civil service, who have spent eight years to proceed on immediate retirement.
The circular said- ““Following the approval of the revised Public Service Rules by the Federal Executive Council on September 27, 2021, and its subsequent unveiling at the public service lecture during the commemoration of the 2023 Civil Service Week, the PSR has become operational with effect from July 27, 2023.
“You are, therefore, to ensure full compliance with all provisions of the Public Service Rules, 2021. Please, ensure strict compliance with the contents of this circular.”
While some directors are still reluctant to vacate their positions in complaiance with the extant rules, our check reveals that hundreds others have accepted their fate and even tendered retirement letters, voluntarily.
15 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Amaewhule disclosed the lawmakers’ decision during Friday’s plenary, attributing their defection to what he called a “clear division” within the PDP.
“Distinguished colleagues, very happily, let me announce that your Speaker has decided, and has indeed written to my ward chairman of my decision, to leave the PDP. APC is my new party,” Amaewhule said.
Amaewhule’s Deputy, Dumle Maol, is one of the 16 lawmakers that joined APC as well.
All the lawmakers, who have jumped ship, are core loyalists of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Chief Nyesom Wike.
The Central Bank of Nigeria,has rolled out a new framework ito expedite handling of fraud accusations and refund victims.
Customers must report suspected fraudulent transactions within 72 hours under this draft guideline, and financial institutions have 16 working days to look into the matter and repay money.
The action comes in the wake of a dramatic increase in banking sector fraud.
According to data from the Financial Institutions Training Center, losses in the first quarter of 2025 increased to ₦3.29 billion, a startling 603 percent increase over the previous year. In the same time frame, reported cases also increased to 12,347.
The November 26, 2025, proposed regulations seek to improve bank accountability, expedite reimbursements, and boost prevention.
Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department Rita Sike signed the circular, which describes stricter regulations intended to prevent fraud before it occurs.
The apex bank’s ongoing fight against financial fraud has advanced with the adoption of this guidance. To enhance cooperation between operators, it established the Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum in 2011.
It directed banks to establish specialized fraud bureaus four years later. By requiring BVN or NIN for account opening, it reinforced Know Your Customer checks in 2023.
Operatives of the Department of State Service have arrested a medical doctor treating wounded kidnappers inside the forest in different parts of Kwara State.
The suspect, whose name could not be ascertained at press time, was also involved in supplying drugs to kidnapping gangs operating in Kwara.
The DSS intercepted the medical doctor in the Jebba area after intelligence reports revealed that some couriers had been moving medical supplies from Sokoto to treat wounded bandits hiding in forests across the state.
A security official said many of the criminal groups have sustained gunshot injuries in recent encounters with forces.
The source said, “So, we are advising improved security measures in health facilities in thickly forested areas which the kidnappers may target.”
Confirming the development, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kwara State, Rafiu Ajakaye, said the arrest was another significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to combat banditry.
Ajakaye noted that the state government will continue to strengthen collaboration with security agencies to shut down all channels aiding kidnapping activities.
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