The Employers’ Association of Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria (EAPEAN) has warned recruitment agencies against placing Nigerians in unverified overseas jobs, stressing that failure to properly vet foreign employers could expose workers to exploitation, unsafe…
The National Industrial Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, has declared the termination of Joseph Simon Akor, a former Deputy Manager at First Bank of Nigeria, wrongful and ordered the bank to pay him ₦3.2 million…
The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has called on the Federal Government to settle outstanding workers’ entitlements, review salaries, and implement a new national minimum wage of ₦300,000, arguing that current earnings are no longer sufficient…
The Federal Government has cleared ₦39.6 billion in longstanding pension arrears owed to thousands of retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), bringing an end to years of unpaid pension liabilities. The payment, announced on…
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (FMLE) has called for stronger enforcement of child labour laws, enhanced support for vulnerable families, and closer collaboration among government, employers, civil society organisations, and local communities to…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the National Pension Commission (PenCom) have recovered more than N3 billion in unremitted pension contributions from defaulting employers, strengthening the retirement savings of affected…
The World Bank has approved a fresh $1.25 billion loan for Nigeria under its Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration (NAIJA) programme, reinforcing efforts to stimulate private sector growth and create more employment opportunities…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a National Skills Database aimed at reducing unemployment, addressing skills shortages, and strengthening workforce planning through data-driven policies. The proposed database, which will underpin a Nigerian Skills…
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has called on organisations across the public and private sectors to rethink their workforce strategies and place people at the centre of business growth as they…
Human resource professionals, business leaders, and academics have urged organisations and HR practitioners to embrace data, artificial intelligence (AI), continuous learning, and people-centred leadership as the world of work continues to evolve. The call was…
