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Nigerian authorities have approved a 14-day paternity leave for men in public service, to bond properly with their newborn or adopted baby. The new measure announced on Monday by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, dated 25th November, 2022. “Government has also approved Paternity …

A major change in the rules of the Nigerian civil service comes after years of debate around the issue: it is the paternity leave granted to male civilian workers. Government in Nigeria has approved a two-week paternity leave for civil servants. According to Folasade Yemi-Esan, the Nigerian Head of Civil …