The Lagos State Government has disbursed more than ₦8.04 billion to retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme and the Defined Benefit Scheme as part of broader efforts to strengthen workers’ welfare and improve public service…
The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming that negotiations on the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with health sector unions have been suspended until 2027, insisting that discussions with workers’ representatives remain ongoing. The Federal Ministry…
The Lagos State Government has paid N3.67 billion in salary arrears owed to 6,293 academic and non-academic staff of state-owned tertiary institutions, in a move aimed at improving employee welfare and sustaining industrial harmony across…
Civil society organisations and academics have urged Nigerian labour unions to play a more active role in advancing workers’ interests as global conflicts and economic disruptions continue to intensify. The call was made in Lagos…
Lecturers at the Federal College of Education (FCE), Eha-Amufu, have threatened to embark on an industrial action within seven days if the institution’s management fails to address lingering issues relating to salaries, allowances, and staff…
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has stated that although the International Court of Justice (ICJ) recognised workers’ right to strike under international labour standards, the exercise of that right must remain subject to Nigeria’s…
More than 1,000 artists, designers, performers and cultural entrepreneurs in Lagos have gained new skills and market opportunities through the state government’s ‘Skill Up Lagos’ initiative. The programme, delivered under the Lagos Cultural Mission framework,…
The National Industrial Court in Yenagoa has declared unlawful the decision by Pyrammidt Company to reduce a worker’s monthly salary from ₦45,000 to ₦20,000. The court ordered the firm to pay ₦225,000 in unpaid salary…
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called for a comprehensive legal framework to regulate labour migration in Nigeria, warning that the absence of clear regulations could expose workers and employers to exploitation and other…
The Federal Government and the United Kingdom have strengthened their partnership on skills development to prepare Nigerian youths for employment opportunities both locally and in the global labour market. The agreement was reached during a…
