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,…
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…
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…
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…
A total of 8,408 Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders accessed ₦39.86 billion as equity contributions for residential mortgages in the first quarter of 2025, the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) has revealed. Chief…
Employers in Nigeria risk huge financial penalties if they continue to make salary deductions not recognised by law, labour consultant and HR generalist Edozie O.N has warned. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Anchor News…
The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has trained 438 civil servants from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on digital transformation. The one-day training, held on Friday in Abuja in partnership with the…
The Federal Government has approved a new welfare policy granting lifetime salary benefits to senior officers retiring from the ranks of Deputy Controller, Comptroller or Commandant-General. The policy was announced by Minister of Interior, Olubunmi…
The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja reaffirmed its commitment to protecting workers’ rights, pledging closer collaboration with trade unions to review outdated labour laws, strengthen occupational safety standards and promote inclusive development across workplaces.…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged governments across the country to emulate Imo State’s implementation of a ₦104,000 minimum wage for workers. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the call on Thursday in Abuja at…
