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NLC Accuses Courts of Bias in Labour Cases, Calls for Fairer Judicial Process

NLC Accuses Courts of Bias in Labour Cases, Calls for Fairer Judicial Process

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised what it described as a growing trend of courts swiftly issuing injunctions and ex parte orders to restrain workers from pursuing their legitimate demands. NLC President, Joe Ajaero,…

University Workers Protest Nationwide, Demand Payment of Withheld Salaries

University Workers Protest Nationwide, Demand Payment of Withheld Salaries

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) on Thursday held a nationwide protest to demand the fulfilment of long-standing agreements with the Federal Government. The demonstrations, which took…

Expert Advocate Stronger HR Frameworks for Nigeria’s Growing Gig Economy

Expert Advocate Stronger HR Frameworks for Nigeria’s Growing Gig Economy

Human resource experts have called for the development of more resilient HR systems to support Nigeria’s rapidly expanding gig economy, emphasising the need for adaptability, employee engagement, and mental health inclusion in today’s evolving world…

NLC Slams Shettima Over Dangote Remarks, Warns Against Undermining Labour Laws

NLC Slams Shettima Over Dangote Remarks, Warns Against Undermining Labour Laws

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised Vice President Kashim Shettima for describing the Dangote Group as a “national asset”, saying the remark undermines the rule of law and workers’ rights in Nigeria. In a…

Whistle-blower Alleges Victimisation After Exposing Employment Fraud in Works Ministry

Whistle-blower Alleges Victimisation After Exposing Employment Fraud in Works Ministry

A civil servant, Mr. Martins Atijegbe, has accused the Federal Ministry of Works of victimising him for exposing alleged employment racketeering and illegal enrolments into the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). Atijegbe, a…

EAPEAN Elects New President, Moves to Tackle Unlicensed Employment Agencies

EAPEAN Elects New President, Moves to Tackle Unlicensed Employment Agencies

The Employers Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria (EAPEAN) has pledged to intensify efforts to curb the operations of unlicensed private employment agencies (PEAs) in the country. The resolution came during its 14th Annual…

NLC Renews Call for Justice, End to Workplace Exploitation

NLC Renews Call for Justice, End to Workplace Exploitation

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has renewed its demand for justice and fair treatment of workers as the world marks the 2025 Decent Work Day. NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, said in a statement issued…

Labour Ministry, EAPEAN Begin 11th Annual Workshop on Future of Employment Services

Labour Ministry, EAPEAN Begin 11th Annual Workshop on Future of Employment Services

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, in collaboration with the Employers’ Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria (EAPEAN), on Tuesday commenced the 11th Annual National Workshop for Private Employment Agencies and other Employers…

NESG Urges FG to Create 27 Million Jobs by 2030 to Save Nigerians from Rising Unemployment

NESG Urges FG to Create 27 Million Jobs by 2030 to Save Nigerians from Rising Unemployment

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has urged the Federal Government to create at least 27 million new formal jobs by 2030 — about 4.5 million annually — to curb rising unemployment as the nation’s…

NUPENG Condemns Oshiomhole for ‘Distorting Labour Laws’, Declares Him Persona Non Grata

NUPENG Condemns Oshiomhole for ‘Distorting Labour Laws’, Declares Him Persona Non Grata

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has condemned recent remarks by Senator Adams Oshiomhole on national television, describing them as a distortion of labour laws and an attack on workers’ fundamental…

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