A workers’ group, Working People United (WoPU), has called on the Federal and State Governments to intervene and cushion the impact of rising fuel costs on Nigerians. The group, which advocates the re-election of President…
A new grassroots movement, Working People United, has emerged with a mandate to mobilise Nigerian workers and advocate policies that promote economic stability, national development, and the welfare of the working class. Launched in Abuja,…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged Nigerian workers to remain united and take collective action as the surest path to overcoming the country’s worsening economic hardship. The NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, made the…
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has raised the alarm over what it described as worsening financial insecurity confronting Nigerian workers, warning that low incomes, surging inflation, and weak social support systems are pushing many into…
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has paid more than N1 billion in compensation to injured workers and to families of deceased employees, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening social protection for Nigerian workers. Speaking…
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has reiterated its commitment to protecting the retirement security of Nigerian workers through a transparent and sustainable pension system that guarantees dignity after service. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Nigerian workers and ensuring fair labour practices across all sectors of the economy. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammad Dingyadi, gave the assurance on…
Months after the enforcement deadline for Nigeria’s new national minimum wage, many workers say they are yet to benefit, as several employers continue to delay compliance. Human resource experts argue that the situation highlights the…
United Nations agencies — the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), with contributions from the International Labour Organization (ILO) — have warned that climate change is driving dangerous levels of workplace…
