Fresh concerns are emerging in Nigerian universities over the implementation of a 40 per cent salary increase for lecturers, according to Leadership newspaper. An ASUU leader claims the federal government shifted responsibility for the pay rise to the universities, leaving lecturers facing salary shortfalls. The development, reported by correspondents across multiple cities including Abuja, Maiduguri, Minna, Jos and Lagos, raises the prospect of a renewed crisis in the nation's university system.

The Federal Workers Forum in Nigeria has called on the government to restore fuel subsidies, introduce a cost-of-living adjustment, and pay outstanding salary arrears. According to Punch, the group says the measures are needed to cushion workers against rising living costs following subsidy removal. The demands form part of a charter the forum has presented to authorities.

All civil servants in Kenya will receive a salary increase starting in July, following an order from President William Ruto for a review of pay and allowances in the public service. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced this decision during the Public Service Week celebrations at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on June 23. The adjustments will apply to all public servants and will include major allowances in addition to basic pay.

The government has announced the 2026/27 public service salary structure, emphasizing its commitment to prioritizing salaries for scientists, teachers, and specialized technical professionals. This revised pay structure is outlined in Circular Standing Instruction (CSI) No. 3 of 2026, which has been issued by the Ministry of Public Service to guide salary implementation across various government sectors.

More than 120 non-teaching staff at Makerere University are expressing frustration over a salary harmonisation exercise that they claim excluded them, despite the government allocating significant funds for pay alignment across public universities. The affected employees, which include Administrative Assistants, Laboratory Assistants, and Senior Clerical Officers, are seeking clarification on the matter, according to The Independent.

A Nigerian governor has announced the implementation of a permanent 13th-month salary for civil servants in his state, which has led to widespread celebrations and commendations among the workforce, according to Legit.ng.