Resident doctors in public hospitals across Nigeria have begun an indefinite nationwide strike to demand improved welfare, better working conditions, and a stronger healthcare system. The strike, which commenced on Saturday, 1 November, was declared…
The Federal Government has granted special waivers to enable large-scale recruitment of healthcare professionals across federal tertiary institutions as part of efforts to tackle workforce shortages and the impact of brain drain. Mr. Alaba Balogun,…
The Federal Government has announced plans to release ₦11.99 billion within 72 hours to offset part of the salary and allowance arrears owed to medical professionals nationwide. Mr. Alaba Balogun, Head of Information and Public…
The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has raised alarm over the growing rate of casualisation in Nigeria’s banking and financial sector, describing it as a major threat to the…
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Friday inaugurated the Board of Trustees for its new healthcare initiative, PenCare, in Abuja. The scheme aims to provide affordable and quality healthcare for retirees under the Contributory Pension…
The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of funds to staff of tertiary institutions nationwide under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a scheme designed to enhance staff welfare, boost productivity, and stimulate innovation…
Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has called on Human Resource professionals to champion a humane, ethical, and future-ready workforce for Nigeria. He made the call in Abuja during the closing ceremony of the 57th…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for workers to be allowed to withdraw up to 50 per cent of their Retirement Savings Account (RSA), up from the current 25 per cent limit. The demand…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly opposed proposed amendments to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA), describing them as attempts to politicise workers’ contributions. NLC President, Mr. Joe…
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has provided start-up kits and work tools to 57 injured workers across the country to help them rebuild their lives after workplace accidents. The presentation, held on Thursday…
