The Kano State Transport Authority, Kano Line, has recruited 100 casual workers as part of preparations to expand its operations and modernise its fleet with compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered vehicles. The State Commissioner for Transport,…
Labour unions have picketed Global Plus Publishing Company (GPP) over the alleged dismissal of 75 workers, accusing the organisation of violating labour laws and victimising employees for union membership. The protest, led by the National…
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Oluwaseun Faleye, has called for stricter enforcement of labour laws and improved institutional performance to ensure Nigerian workers receive meaningful protection. Faleye made the call…
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, the Brazilian football star formerly of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is facing a lawsuit from his former personal chef. The chef alleges she was subjected to working conditions that breached labour…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the National Assembly to urgently review Nigeria’s labour laws to curtail what it described as the “excessive control” of oil unions over private sector operations, following recent…
Jamiu Akolade, a seasoned commercial lawyer with nearly two decades of experience, has built a distinguished career at the intersection of oil and gas, dispute resolution, and employment law. Called to the Bar in 2008…
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…
President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s commitment to promoting fair labour practices and equipping Nigerian workers with the skills necessary for success in an increasingly digital economy. Speaking on Friday at the First Quadrennial…
