Nigeria has been ranked among the 10 worst countries in the world for workers in 2026, according to the latest Global Rights Index released by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). The report placed Nigeria…
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched a new network of African master trainers aimed at strengthening work-based learning systems, enhancing skills development, and expanding access to decent employment opportunities across the continent. The network…
Public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State have commenced an indefinite strike over growing insecurity in schools, with the action taking effect from Monday, 1 June 2026. The industrial action, declared by the…
The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has threatened to mobilise federal workers for an indefinite nationwide strike over worsening insecurity, unpaid worker entitlements, and unresolved wage-related issues across the country. The forum, speaking after an online…
Nigerian workers may have to wait longer for a new minimum wage agreement after the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) dismissed the ₦100,000 figure proposed by state governors as inadequate in the face of prevailing economic…
The National Industrial Court sitting in Port Harcourt has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately remove the name of Blessing Ogechi Nnaji from its blacklist, restoring her eligibility to seek employment within…
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has warned that the ongoing crisis in the Middle East could drive global unemployment higher over the next two years, with workers across multiple regions likely to face job losses…
The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) has commended the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Nigeria LabourCongress (NLC) for their efforts to protect workers and promote decent job creation as Nigeria advances its energy…
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has stated that although the International Court of Justice (ICJ) recognised workers’ right to strike under international labour standards, the exercise of that right must remain subject to Nigeria’s…
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called for a comprehensive legal framework to regulate labour migration in Nigeria, warning that the absence of clear regulations could expose workers and employers to exploitation and other…
