ACT ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL SALARIES, INCOMES AND WAGES COMMISSION (NSIWC)
Act · Governance
An Act establishes the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission to advise the government on remuneration policies and set salaries for public servants and political officeholders. It targets federal public servants, political office holders, and federal agencies. This ensures equitable and affordable wages in the public sector.
ACT ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL SALARIES, INCOMES AND WAGES COMMISSION (NSIWC)
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) as the statutory body advising government on remuneration policy and setting salaries for public servants, political officeholders, and federal agencies.
Who Does It Target?
Federal public servants whose salaries NSIWC determines Political officeholders covered by NSIWC salary determinations Federal government MDAs implementing NSIWC salary structures Labour unions negotiating public sector wages
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure that remuneration in the Nigerian public sector is equitable, competitive, and affordable, preventing both exploitation of workers and unsustainable wage bills.
Key Features
Salary Determination: NSIWC determines and reviews the salaries and allowances of federal public servants. Incomes Policy: Advises the President on national incomes policy including private sector wage trends. CONPSS: Administers the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS). Advisory Role: Advises government on appropriate national minimum wage levels.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active — NSIWC is fully operational Coverage: Federal public service and other covered categories Beneficiaries: Public servants; government financial management Funding: Federal Government appropriation
How to Access
Public servants: salary queries through your MDA's HR department Unions: engage NSIWC through formal negotiations on salary review Salary structures published on NSIWC website and through Head of Service circulars Application method: Engage NSIWC at https://www.nsiwc.gov.ng
Important Terms
NSIWC salary determinations are binding on all covered institutions Private sector wages are not directly set by NSIWC but are influenced by its recommendations CONPSS harmonises salaries across federal MDAs
Official Resources
Website: https://www.nsiwc.gov.ng Contact: National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC)
Legal Framework
Established under its enabling Act as the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) Act (Cap N69 LFN 2004). Operates alongside the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission Act 2025, the Labour Act (Cap L1 LFN 2004), the Trade Unions Act, and the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007. The Commission's determinations align with the National Minimum Wage Act and annual government pay review frameworks.