The International Labour Organization (ILO) has unveiled a global policy tracker designed to provide an up-to-date overview of legislative and policy initiatives regulating work on digital labour platforms worldwide. The resource is intended to support…
The National Industrial Court in Lagos has ordered OANDO PLC to pay more than ₦4.4 million to a former staff member, Oladunni, after ruling that the company wrongfully terminated her employment without proper notice. In…
The Federal Government has clarified that its new National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) does not criminalize strikes by workers. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, addressed concerns raised by organised labour on Tuesday, stating…
The Federal Government has assured organised labour that the newly approved National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) will protect workers’ rights, improve productivity, and strengthen the economy, despite opposition from labour unions. Minister of Labour and…
Oxfam has urged the Federal Government to implement progressive labour reforms, including a higher national minimum wage and policies that promote decent work, as part of urgent measures to tackle rising inequality in Nigeria. The…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to clearing the remaining three months’ arrears of the N35,000 wage award owed to civil servants, pledging that the payments will be made without further delay. Mr. Bawa…
The Federal Government on Tuesday inaugurated the revised National Employment Policy (NEP) in Abuja as part of efforts to build a more productive and employment-driven economy. The newly launched policy is aimed at promoting full…
The Minister of Labour, Employment and Productivity, Muhammad Dingyadi, and the Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, have called for the adequate provision of a social security system for…
The Minister of Labour and Employment , Muhammad Dingyadi, has called on the national assembly to amend the Employee Compensation Act (ECA) 2010 to drive wider enrolment into the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). Dingyadi made…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged Nigerian employers – particularly in the private sector – to adopt inclusive workplace policies that support breastfeeding mothers, as part of efforts to mark World Breastfeeding Week…
