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Jigawa Governor Urges Graduates to Build Resilience Amid Labour Market Pressures

Jigawa Governor Urges Graduates to Build Resilience Amid Labour Market Pressures

The Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, has urged graduating students of Sule Lamido University to remain resilient, innovative, and value-driven as they navigate Nigeria’s challenging labour market. Speaking at the institution’s 2nd Combined…

High Participation, Low Pay: Nigerian Women Shut Out of Secure Employment, Says World

High Participation, Low Pay: Nigerian Women Shut Out of Secure Employment, Says World

The World Bank has revealed that only 10.5% of Nigerian women are engaged in wage and salaried employment, underscoring persistent structural barriers to formal job access despite high participation in the labour market. The finding,…

World Bank warns developing economies face major jobs gap as youth population rises

World Bank warns developing economies face major jobs gap as youth population rises

The World Bank Group has warned that developing economies could face a major employment crisis as millions of young people enter the labour market without sufficient job opportunities. In a blog post published on its…

Tech Disruption Reshaping Jobs Worldwide, ILO Warns, Urges Human-Centred Labour Policies

Tech Disruption Reshaping Jobs Worldwide, ILO Warns, Urges Human-Centred Labour Policies

The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, has called for human-centred and rights-based policies to address rapid technological change and growing fragmentation in the global labour market. Mr. Houngbo made…

Job losses drive N8.43bn pension withdrawals in Q3 2025 — PenCom

Job losses drive N8.43bn pension withdrawals in Q3 2025 — PenCom

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has disclosed that job losses across Nigeria’s labour market led to N8.43 billion in pension withdrawals within a three-month period, as affected workers turned to their Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs)…

Over 1,000 Young Nigerians Gain Job-Ready Skills at Jobberman Career Clinic in Edo

Over 1,000 Young Nigerians Gain Job-Ready Skills at Jobberman Career Clinic in Edo

More than 1,000 young people from across Edo State on Wednesday acquired practical skills, career direction, and business insights at the Jobberman Career Clinic held in Benin City. The one-day programme, organised by Jobberman Nigeria…

FG Launches National Job Centre Project to Strengthen Labour Market Systems

FG Launches National Job Centre Project to Strengthen Labour Market Systems

The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Job Centre Project, a nationwide network of digital employability hubs designed to link skilled Nigerians with job opportunities and strengthen labour market systems. The project was announced by…

ILO Director-General Calls for Labour Justice in a Changing World

ILO Director-General Calls for Labour Justice in a Changing World

The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Gilbert F. Houngbo, has reaffirmed the organisation’s mission to promote social justice amid global changes in the labour market. Speaking at the opening of the 113th International…

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