The Director-General of the International LabourOrganization (ILO), Gilbert F. Houngbo, has called on governments, employers’ and workers’ organisations, financial institutions, and development partners to strengthen support for micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), describing them…
Workers’ rights are coming under increasing pressure as technological disruption, climate-related shocks, and the expansion of informal work continue to reshape labour markets across the world, the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Bureau for Workers’ Activities…
Nigeria has been given until September to report to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on steps taken to address concerns relating to workers’ rights, trade union freedoms, and compliance with key international labourstandards ratified by…
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has adopted the world’s first international labour standard for people working through digital platforms such as Uber, Bolt, and other app-based services, a move expected to strengthen labourprotections for millions…
Nigeria has called for the adoption of human-centred artificial intelligence (AI) policies that safeguard jobs and workers’ rights while allowing technological innovation to support economic growth. The call was made during the 114th Session of…
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…
Experts representing governments, employers, and workers have adopted the first-ever global code of practice on occupational safety and health in aquaculture, marking a significant step towards strengthening worker protection in one of the world’s fastest-growing…
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 Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have called for workers to be given a formal role in the next phase of global climate negotiations, including SB64 in Bonn and COP31…
An International Labour Organization (ILO) Senior Economist, Janine Berg, has raised concerns over the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and workplace management, warning that many organisations are deploying automated systems without fully…
