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NECA Leads ESG Push Among Nigerian Employers with New Training Programme

NECA Leads ESG Push Among Nigerian Employers with New Training Programme

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) is leading efforts to promote Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices among Nigerian businesses amid rising global and domestic pressure for sustainable business conduct. On 8–9 July, NECA staff…

Senate Approves Tinubu’s $21.5bn Borrowing Plan, ₦757bn Pension Arrears Bond

Senate Approves Tinubu’s $21.5bn Borrowing Plan, ₦757bn Pension Arrears Bond

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s $21.5 billion external borrowing plan for the 2025–2026 fiscal period, along with a ₦757 billion bond to clear pension arrears under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The decision…

Walson-Jack Urges Full Policy Implementation to Boost Civil Servant Welfare

Walson-Jack Urges Full Policy Implementation to Boost Civil Servant Welfare

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, has urged the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) to step up policy implementation to…

Police Retirees Protest in Abuja, Demand Exit from Contributory Pension Scheme

Police Retirees Protest in Abuja, Demand Exit from Contributory Pension Scheme

A group of retired police officers staged a protest at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Monday, demanding the immediate removal of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) from the contributory pension scheme (CPS). Chanting…

PenCom, PenOp Reject Police Withdrawal from Pension Scheme, Warn of Economic Risk

PenCom, PenOp Reject Police Withdrawal from Pension Scheme, Warn of Economic Risk

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) have rejected the push by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to exit the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), warning that such a…

CDCFIB Reopens Paramilitary Recruitment Portal After Technical Upgrade

CDCFIB Reopens Paramilitary Recruitment Portal After Technical Upgrade

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has reopened its online recruitment portal after a temporary suspension caused by technical difficulties. In a statement issued on Monday, the board confirmed that the…

Court Orders News Central to Pay Ex-Employee Over $22,000 in Unpaid Benefits

Court Orders News Central to Pay Ex-Employee Over $22,000 in Unpaid Benefits

The National Industrial Court in Lagos has ordered News Central Limited to pay a former employee, Rebecca, the sum of US$22,745.69 as outstanding entitlements following the termination of her employment. Justice Isaac Essien, who presided…

ISPON: Only Certified Professionals Should Manage Workplace Safety

ISPON: Only Certified Professionals Should Manage Workplace Safety

The Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) has called on Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as private employers, to prioritise the appointment of certified safety professionals in workplaces nationwide. ISPON President, Mr…

ICPC, FCC Partner to Tackle Job Racketeering and Ensure Fair Recruitment

ICPC, FCC Partner to Tackle Job Racketeering and Ensure Fair Recruitment

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced a strategic partnership with the Federal Character Commission (FCC) aimed at tackling job racketeering and promoting fair recruitment practices across Nigeria’s public sector.…

CEOs Must Enforce HR Compliance, Mandate CIPM Membership — Institute

CEOs Must Enforce HR Compliance, Mandate CIPM Membership — Institute

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has called on chief executives across the country to enforce HR compliance in their organisations by mandating that Human Resource Directors and people managers become certified…

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