April 15, 2026
  1. Home
  2. Top Stories

Category: Top Stories

May Day to Move Outdoors as NLC Orders Street Rallies in Non-Compliant States

May Day to Move Outdoors as NLC Orders Street Rallies in Non-Compliant States

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed workers nationwide to take to the streets on May 1, 2026, in protest against the failure of some state governments to implement the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act.…

Dismissed Policemen Petition Senate Over Unenforced Reinstatement Order

Dismissed Policemen Petition Senate Over Unenforced Reinstatement Order

Five dismissed policemen from Akwa Ibom State have appealed to the National Assembly to intervene in their prolonged dismissal from service, despite a court order mandating their reinstatement and payment of salary arrears. The affected…

NSITF Urges Stronger Enforcement of Labour Laws to Safeguard Workers

NSITF Urges Stronger Enforcement of Labour Laws to Safeguard Workers

The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Oluwaseun Faleye, has called for stricter enforcement of labour laws and improved institutional performance to ensure Nigerian workers receive meaningful protection. Faleye made the call…

SOL Clarifies Role as Employer of Record for AfriMillions Canvassers, Dismisses Online Allegations

SOL Clarifies Role as Employer of Record for AfriMillions Canvassers, Dismisses Online Allegations

Strategic Outsourcing Ltd. (SOL), a leading human resources and workforce management firm, has issued a formal statement to address what it described as misinformation circulating on social media regarding field canvassers seconded to its client,…

Pension Council Targets Economic Growth with Active Investment Strategy for Pension Funds

Pension Council Targets Economic Growth with Active Investment Strategy for Pension Funds

The Pension Industry Leadership Council has reaffirmed its commitment to repositioning pension funds as active drivers of Nigeria’s economic development, moving beyond their traditional role as passive investment vehicles. Director-General of the National Pension Commission…

LIRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to April 14, Urges Workers to Maintain Compliance

LIRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to April 14, Urges Workers to Maintain Compliance

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns by two weeks, giving workers and other income earners until 14 April 2026 to meet their statutory obligations.…

Digital Divide May Turn AI Into a Job Risk for Workers in Lower-Income Nations, Study Finds

Digital Divide May Turn AI Into a Job Risk for Workers in Lower-Income Nations, Study Finds

A new report released by the International Labour Organization and the World Bank has warned that generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) could disrupt jobs in developing countries faster than it delivers benefits, largely due to limited…

SSANU Gives Federal Government April 30 Deadline to Conclude 2009 Agreement, Threatens Indefinite Strike

SSANU Gives Federal Government April 30 Deadline to Conclude 2009 Agreement, Threatens Indefinite Strike

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has given the Federal Government of Nigeria until April 30, 2026, to conclude the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement, warning that failure to meet the deadline could…

Transport Fare Surge in Abuja Forces Workers to Rethink Commutes, Raises Productivity Fears

Transport Fare Surge in Abuja Forces Workers to Rethink Commutes, Raises Productivity Fears

Rising transport fares in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are compelling workers to alter their daily routines, residents told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. Petrol prices have increased from about ₦875–₦880…

INVESTIGATION: Contract, Denial, and Unpaid Wages – A Fashion Worker’s Ordeal with Closurex Fashion

INVESTIGATION: Contract, Denial, and Unpaid Wages – A Fashion Worker’s Ordeal with Closurex Fashion

When Aderemi Okunbanjo signed a one‑year employment contract with Closurex Fashion in April 2025, she believed she was taking a major step toward her dream career. Instead, the 2023–2024 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) graduate…

0 Shares