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AEDC Vows to Pay Staff Entitlements as Unions Threaten Strike

AEDC Vows to Pay Staff Entitlements as Unions Threaten Strike

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has pledged to pay all legitimate allowances owed to its workers and avert any disruption to electricity supply, following threats of industrial action by staff unions. Chijioke Okwuokenye, Managing…

Federal Workers Threaten Strike Over Unpaid Arrears, Wage Demands

Federal Workers Threaten Strike Over Unpaid Arrears, Wage Demands

The Federal Workers Forum has issued an ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate payment of outstanding arrears, wage awards, and promotion allowances. The group warned that failure to act could spark a nationwide…

Nigeria Lagging as Global Green Job Market Expands, ILO Warns

Nigeria Lagging as Global Green Job Market Expands, ILO Warns

As the global economy transitions towards sustainability, green jobs are emerging as key drivers of employment—yet Nigeria appears to be trailing behind. According to the World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025 report by the…

ILO Report Warns of Deepening Employment Crisis in Nigeria

ILO Report Warns of Deepening Employment Crisis in Nigeria

A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) has spotlighted the deepening employment crisis in Nigeria, marked by widespread informality, persistent youth unemployment, and sluggish economic transformation. The World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends…

Maritime Union Warns Firms Over Poor Staff Welfare

Maritime Union Warns Firms Over Poor Staff Welfare

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has declared it will not support any company in the maritime sector that fails to prioritise employee welfare. Francis Bunu, President-General of the union, made this statement during…

NYSC Warns Employers: Stop Rejecting or Neglecting Corps Members

NYSC Warns Employers: Stop Rejecting or Neglecting Corps Members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has cautioned employers against rejecting or mistreating corps members posted to their organisations. The State Coordinator, Alhaji Usman Yakubu-Yaro, issued the warning on Monday during the 2025 Corps Employers’…

Is AI the Villain? Why the Real Threat to Tech Jobs May Be the Economy

Is AI the Villain? Why the Real Threat to Tech Jobs May Be the Economy

The Founder of CareerXpress, Dayo Ayeni, has said the recent wave of global tech layoffs is largely the result of economic pressures rather than the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Speaking in Lagos on Monday,…

CIPM Identifies Leadership Gaps, Mental Health and Inclusion as Top HR Priorities for 2025

CIPM Identifies Leadership Gaps, Mental Health and Inclusion as Top HR Priorities for 2025

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has identified succession planning, mental health awareness, and workplace inclusion as top human resource priorities that Nigerian organisations must urgently address in 2025. In its recently…

Retirees Lament Delays as FMBN Points to Missing Records, Unpaid Deductions

Retirees Lament Delays as FMBN Points to Missing Records, Unpaid Deductions

Staff members of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) in Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River States have identified poor documentation and employer non-remittance of contributions as key factors delaying the refund of National…

NLNG Expands ‘Train 7’ Youth Empowerment Programme to Build Skilled Workforce

NLNG Expands ‘Train 7’ Youth Empowerment Programme to Build Skilled Workforce

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has announced the expansion of its youth empowerment programme as part of the ongoing Train 7 Project, aimed at equipping young Nigerians with specialised technical skills. The development was confirmed by…