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Dr. Akin Olaniyan

ILO Unveils Global Tracker to Regulate Digital Labour Platforms

ILO Unveils Global Tracker to Regulate Digital Labour Platforms

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has unveiled a global policy tracker designed to provide an up-to-date overview of legislative and policy initiatives regulating work on digital labour platforms worldwide. The resource is intended to support…

FG Pays ₦5.12bn Arrears to Nearly 91,000 Pensioners

FG Pays ₦5.12bn Arrears to Nearly 91,000 Pensioners

The Federal Government has paid ₦5.12 billion in pension arrears to 90,689 retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), according to the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD). Mr. Olugbenga Ajayi, PTAD’s Head of Corporate Communications,…

NECA Urges Urgent PenCom Board Appointment, Commends Tinubu’s Pension Drive

NECA Urges Urgent PenCom Board Appointment, Commends Tinubu’s Pension Drive

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has praised President Bola Tinubu for his sustained interest in the welfare of retirees, describing it as a mark of respect for Nigerians who have dedicated their productive years…

Military Pensions Board Pledges Transparency in Handling Retirees’ Entitlements

Military Pensions Board Pledges Transparency in Handling Retirees’ Entitlements

The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of retired military personnel, pledging transparency and fairness in the management of entitlements. In a statement on Sunday, MPB’s Public Relations Officer, Sqn…

Aviation Unions Halt Strike as NAMA Agrees to Implement New Pay

Aviation Unions Halt Strike as NAMA Agrees to Implement New Pay

Aviation unions under the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have suspended their planned strike over unresolved remuneration disputes, citing “positive developments” in ongoing negotiations. The coalition of unions had earlier directed all NAMA staff to…

Kano Empowers 1,130 Youths with Skills and Start-Up Grants

Kano Empowers 1,130 Youths with Skills and Start-Up Grants

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has distributed empowerment packages to 1,130 graduates from six entrepreneurship skills institutes, in a bid to foster youth self-reliance, job creation, and economic growth. The governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa,…

Health Workers Union Rejects New Industrial Relations Policy, Cites Rights Violation

Health Workers Union Rejects New Industrial Relations Policy, Cites Rights Violation

The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has condemned the recently unveiled National Industrial Relations Policy by the Federal Government, describing it as a violation of workers’ rights. In a statement jointly signed by National Chairman,…

ICPC Warns NDDC Staff: Corruption Will Be Prosecuted

ICPC Warns NDDC Staff: Corruption Will Be Prosecuted

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has warned staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to avoid all forms of corruption or risk severe legal consequences. The warning was issued…

Tinubu Approves Pension Increase, Health Insurance for DBS Retirees

Tinubu Approves Pension Increase, Health Insurance for DBS Retirees

President Bola Tinubu has approved new measures to improve the welfare of pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), as part of the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’. The Head of Corporate Communications at the Pension Transitional…

FG Defends New Labour Policy, Assures Workers’ Rights Protection

FG Defends New Labour Policy, Assures Workers’ Rights Protection

The Federal Government has assured organised labour that the newly approved National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) will protect workers’ rights, improve productivity, and strengthen the economy, despite opposition from labour unions. Minister of Labour and…