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PTAD Requires N45.1bn to Sustain N32,000 Pension Increment Until December 2025

PTAD Requires N45.1bn to Sustain N32,000 Pension Increment Until December 2025

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) says it requires an additional ₦45.1 billion to sustain the implementation of the recently approved ₦32,000 pension increment for federal retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) until December…

Nasarawa Assembly Vows Justice for Teachers Scammed in TSC Recruitment Fraud

Nasarawa Assembly Vows Justice for Teachers Scammed in TSC Recruitment Fraud

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has pledged to help teachers affected by the alleged employment fraud at the state’s Teachers Service Commission (TSC) recover their money. Speaking in Lafia during a session with the…

Civil Service Crisis: Retirements and Recruitment Gaps Threaten Public Sector Productivity

Civil Service Crisis: Retirements and Recruitment Gaps Threaten Public Sector Productivity

Nigeria’s public sector is facing a growing crisis as mass retirements among experienced civil servants are met with minimal recruitment, threatening productivity and institutional continuity across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). In MDAs nationwide, entry-level…

Nigeria First Agenda Targets 15.8 Million Jobs in Nationwide Economic Push

Nigeria First Agenda Targets 15.8 Million Jobs in Nationwide Economic Push

The Nigeria First Agenda has announced a bold plan to create over 15 million jobs across the country as part of its commitment to national development and grassroots economic inclusion. Speaking on Monday in Abuja,…

CIPM Launches Warri Chapter to Boost HR Capacity in South-South Nigeria

CIPM Launches Warri Chapter to Boost HR Capacity in South-South Nigeria

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has inaugurated a new chapter in Warri, Delta State, as part of efforts to expand access to professional human resource development across Nigeria’s South-South region. Held…

ILO Launches Evidence Hub to Drive Decent Work in Global Supply Chains

ILO Launches Evidence Hub to Drive Decent Work in Global Supply Chains

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has unveiled a new digital platform designed to advance decent work in supply chains, offering policymakers, employers, and workers around the world easier access to critical research and resources. Known…

NAF Strengthens Veterans’ Welfare with Free Healthcare and Skill Re-Engagement

NAF Strengthens Veterans’ Welfare with Free Healthcare and Skill Re-Engagement

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has restated its commitment to the welfare of retired personnel, including expanded healthcare access and plans to re-engage veterans with critical skills. Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Hassan…

Minimum Wage: NLC Warns Against Removing Labour from Exclusive List

Minimum Wage: NLC Warns Against Removing Labour from Exclusive List

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a firm warning to the National Assembly, cautioning that any attempt to remove labour matters from the Exclusive Legislative List will effectively invalidate the national minimum wage and…

Akwa Ibom Increases NYSC Allowance to ₦20,000 for Corps Members

Akwa Ibom Increases NYSC Allowance to ₦20,000 for Corps Members

In a major boost for youth welfare in Nigeria, the Akwa Ibom State Government has approved a fourfold increase in the monthly allowance paid to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state.…

‘Inclusion is Symbolic’: Report Exposes Gaps in Nigeria’s Hiring Culture

‘Inclusion is Symbolic’: Report Exposes Gaps in Nigeria’s Hiring Culture

A staggering 88% of employers in Nigeria do not actively recruit candidates from marginalised groups—including persons with disabilities (PWDs), internally displaced persons (IDPs), and women from underserved communities—according to Jobberman Nigeria’s new report, Technology and…