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NLC Joins NUPENG in Showdown with Dangote Over Labour Rights

NLC Joins NUPENG in Showdown with Dangote Over Labour Rights

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared solidarity with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in its dispute with the Dangote Group, accusing the conglomerate of anti-union practices, unfair labour treatment…

ASUP Threatens Nationwide Strike over Unpaid Allowances

ASUP Threatens Nationwide Strike over Unpaid Allowances

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has warned it may embark on a nationwide strike over unpaid allowances and unfulfilled agreements, accusing the government of neglect and administrative sabotage. ASUP Zonal Coordinator (Zone A),…

NUPENG Accuses Dangote of Anti-Union Practices, Warns of Strike

NUPENG Accuses Dangote of Anti-Union Practices, Warns of Strike

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has accused industrialist Aliko Dangote of pursuing an “anti-union agenda” in the oil and gas sector, warning that his business practices threaten jobs and workers’…

Nigeria Unveils New Industrial Policy to Boost Jobs, Growth and Competitiveness

Nigeria Unveils New Industrial Policy to Boost Jobs, Growth and Competitiveness

The Federal Government on Thursday officially validated the Nigeria Industrial Policy (NIP), describing it as a framework designed to drive inclusive growth, job creation, and national competitiveness. Senator John Owan Enoh, Minister of State for…

PTAD, ICPC Join Forces to Strengthen Accountability in Pension Scheme

PTAD, ICPC Join Forces to Strengthen Accountability in Pension Scheme

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to curb fraudulent practices in Nigeria’s pension system. The agreement, which…

WEF Flags Talent Shortage in Sub-Saharan Africa as AI Redefines HR Priorities

WEF Flags Talent Shortage in Sub-Saharan Africa as AI Redefines HR Priorities

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its Chief People Officers Outlook for September 2025, warning of weak talent availability in Sub-Saharan Africa, which includes Nigeria. The survey, conducted between May and June 2025 among…

FG, Polaris Capital to train 100,000 artisans under new skills scheme

FG, Polaris Capital to train 100,000 artisans under new skills scheme

The Federal Government has signed a partnership agreement with Polaris Capital Limited to train, certify and connect 100,000 construction artisans to job opportunities nationwide. The deal, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday,…

ILO urges systemic reforms to fix poor labour conditions in supply chains

ILO urges systemic reforms to fix poor labour conditions in supply chains

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has called on governments, employers and workers’ groups to adopt a systems-based approach to tackle poor working conditions in global supply chains. The UN agency warned that micro, small and…

NECA: Private sector, not government, remains Nigeria’s largest employer

NECA: Private sector, not government, remains Nigeria’s largest employer

The Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Adewale Oyerinde, has said the private sector, not the government, remains Nigeria’s largest employer of labour. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, Oyerinde…

CIPM Unveils HR Leadership Academy to Shape Future of Work in Nigeria

CIPM Unveils HR Leadership Academy to Shape Future of Work in Nigeria

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has officially launched its HR Leadership Academy, designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing workplace. The launch took place…

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