United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria has invited proposals from qualified and experienced implementing partners to support a nationwide youth empowerment initiative. The programme is designed to strengthen youth skills development, mentorship, and sustainable employment
The Federation of Informal Workers of Nigeria (FIWON) has warned that the use of Point-of-Sale (PoS) agents to collect micro pension contributions may not significantly boost participation among informal workers. The group said the proposal,
The Malaysian government has unveiled plans for a new digital platform designed to connect employers directly with foreign workers, eliminating private recruitment agents and curbing exploitation. Malaysia’s Human Resources Minister, Datuk Seri Ramanan Ramakrishnan, announced
The Federal Government has pledged support for the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) to strengthen industrial courts and arbitration panels, in a bid to protect workers and ensure the swift resolution of workplace disputes. The
The Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) has launched its 2026 staff training programme for personnel of the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Development Initiative (PAGMI) to strengthen professional ethics, improve productivity, and enhance service delivery in
An industrial relations expert, Prof. Ismaila Kadiri of the University of Ilorin, has called on the Federal Government to urgently review and increase the national minimum wage, saying current pay levels are no longer sufficient
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged courts to play a more active role in shielding workers from exploitation, warning that unfair practices and widening power imbalances between employers and employees are increasing. The NLC
The Federal Government has awarded a total of N350 million to 12 outstanding teachers drawn from Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones in recognition of their dedication, excellence, and service. The awards were presented in January at
Tensions rose at the Lagos office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday as members of the National Union of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employees (NUFBTE) staged a
ECOWAS Empowers Women in Benue with Economic and Digital Skills The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a major initiative to equip women in Benue State with economic and digital skills aimed
