The Federal Government (FG) is intensifying efforts to tackle youth unemployment by aligning investments with a nationwide skills acquisition programme targeting millions of young workers. Vice President, Mr. Kashim Shettima, has called for stronger coordination…
When Aderemi Okunbanjo signed a one‑year employment contract with Closurex Fashion in April 2025, she believed she was taking a major step toward her dream career. Instead, the 2023–2024 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) graduate…
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to improving the welfare of retirees, stating that new pension reforms are already ensuring senior citizens live with greater dignity and less financial strain. The Director-General of the…
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Federal Government for inaugurating the governing board of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), describing the move as a crucial step to strengthen transparency and protect workers’…
The National Industrial Court has ordered the Rivers State Board of Internal Revenue Services to pay the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) ₦88,058,695 as full and final settlement of Employees’ Compensation Scheme liabilities for…
The Lagos State Council of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on the management of Global Plus Publishing Limited to immediately recall about 75 workers allegedly dismissed amid ongoing mediation. Global Plus Publishing is…
IndustriALL Global Union has pledged support for Nigerian workers amid mounting concerns over alleged labour abuses by foreign-owned companies in the manufacturing and quarry sectors. The global labour body made the commitment during a high-level…
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has set aside the judgment of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria and awarded N10 million in costs against the National Pension Commission (PenCom) over unlawful labour practices affecting…
Dangote Cement Plc’s fish farming initiative has created new employment opportunities for young Nigerians while contributing to the country’s economic development. The comprehensive training programme has empowered 40 beneficiaries with skills in fish farming and…
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned that millions of workers worldwide remain trapped in poverty despite being employed, as progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) continues to fall short. In its ten-year…
