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ILO Applauds Nigeria for Including Workers in Climate Policy Framework

ILO Applauds Nigeria for Including Workers in Climate Policy Framework

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has commended the Federal Government of Nigeria for ensuring that workers’ voices are represented in the country’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) 3.0 — a key framework guiding national climate…

Lagos, UNDP to Train 2,000 Youths in New Phase of Employability Project

Lagos, UNDP to Train 2,000 Youths in New Phase of Employability Project

The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched the third phase of the Lagos State Employability Support Project (LSESP) aimed at tackling youth unemployment and promoting enterprise growth.…

KOSEDA Moves to Enforce 6% Employment Quota for Persons with Disabilities

KOSEDA Moves to Enforce 6% Employment Quota for Persons with Disabilities

The Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs (KOSEDA) has urged all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the state to comply fully with the law mandating that six per cent of job opportunities be reserved…

Pensioners Condemn Removal from NHIS, Demand Restoration of Free Healthcare

Pensioners Condemn Removal from NHIS, Demand Restoration of Free Healthcare

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Contributory Pension Scheme Sector (NUPCPS), has criticised the exclusion of its members and other retired workers from accessing the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The National Secretary of NUPCPS, Mr.…

FG Clarifies Personnel Audit: Exercise to Improve Efficiency, Not Sack Workers

FG Clarifies Personnel Audit: Exercise to Improve Efficiency, Not Sack Workers

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, has assured civil servants that the ongoing Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) is not intended to retrench workers but to…

Buni Releases ₦7.9bn for Retirees’ Gratuities, Orders Monthly Payment Schedule

Buni Releases ₦7.9bn for Retirees’ Gratuities, Orders Monthly Payment Schedule

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has approved the release of ₦7.9 billion for the payment of outstanding gratuities owed to retirees from both state and local governments. The approval, announced on Thursday in…

NDE Launches Digital Training to Empower Youths and Tackle Unemployment

NDE Launches Digital Training to Empower Youths and Tackle Unemployment

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has launched new digital inclusion programmes aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with technology-driven skills to boost employment and close the country’s widening digital skills gap. The initiative, unveiled on…

NERC to Investigate 38 Worker Deaths Amid Power Sector Safety Lapses

NERC to Investigate 38 Worker Deaths Amid Power Sector Safety Lapses

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has launched an investigation into the deaths of 38 electricity workers between April and June 2025, warning of a deteriorating safety culture in the power sector. The commission’s second-quarter…

Diri Seeks Fairer Federal Job Slots, Faults LGA-Based Recruitment Policy

Diri Seeks Fairer Federal Job Slots, Faults LGA-Based Recruitment Policy

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has urged the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and other federal agencies to review their recruitment policies to ensure equitable representation across states. Speaking on Tuesday in Yenagoa during a courtesy…

ILO Launches New Framework to Strengthen Labour Governance Systems

ILO Launches New Framework to Strengthen Labour Governance Systems

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has introduced a new performance framework aimed at helping governments strengthen labour administration systems and respond to the evolving world of work. Developed in collaboration with labour ministries across various…

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