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Sanwo-Olu Urges South-West States to Reform Public Sector for Talent Retention

Sanwo-Olu Urges South-West States to Reform Public Sector for Talent Retention

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Heads of Service from the six South-West states to develop and implement policies aimed at attracting and retaining top talent in the public sector. Speaking at the opening…

Nigeria’s Pension Safety Net: Is It Costing Workers Better Returns?

Nigeria’s Pension Safety Net: Is It Costing Workers Better Returns?

Nigeria’s pension funds continue to favour low-risk government securities at the expense of potentially higher-yielding investments, according to the latest data from the National Pension Commission (PenCom). The unaudited March 2025 report published on the…

FMBN Registers 2,370 Retirees in Bauchi, Moves to Digitise Refunds in Gombe

FMBN Registers 2,370 Retirees in Bauchi, Moves to Digitise Refunds in Gombe

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has enrolled 2,370 retirees under the National Housing Fund (NHF) in Bauchi State between 2023 and 2025. The bank has also processed refunds for all registered retirees within…

PenCom Orders LPFOs to Enforce PCC Compliance Across All Vendor Agreements

PenCom Orders LPFOs to Enforce PCC Compliance Across All Vendor Agreements

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a directive requiring all service providers and vendors working with Licensed Pension Fund Operators (LPFOs) to present valid Pension Clearance Certificates (PCCs), in a move aimed at enhancing…

CIPM Urges Nigerian Employers to Embrace Digital Tools, Prioritise Employee Well-being in New HR Strategy Report

CIPM Urges Nigerian Employers to Embrace Digital Tools, Prioritise Employee Well-being in New HR Strategy Report

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) has challenged organisations in Nigeria to embrace digital innovation, prioritise employee well-being, and foster inclusive workplace cultures to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving labour market. The professional…

ITF Empowered 29,000 Youths with Skills in 2024 – DG

ITF Empowered 29,000 Youths with Skills in 2024 – DG

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) empowered over 29,000 Nigerians with various skills in 2024 through its skills intervention programmes, the organisation has revealed. The Director-General of ITF, Dr. Afiz Ogun, made the disclosure on Saturday…

Coalition Urges Bold Reforms to Close Gender Gap in Employment

Coalition Urges Bold Reforms to Close Gender Gap in Employment

A coalition under the Nigeria Women in Leadership (WIL) Cohort has called on the private sector and labour policymakers to take immediate steps to end the systemic exclusion of women from formal employment. The group…

CAC Promotes Workplace Wellness with Monthly Staff Fitness Exercises

CAC Promotes Workplace Wellness with Monthly Staff Fitness Exercises

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the physical and mental well-being of its staff through regular monthly fitness activities. Registrar-General of the CAC, Hussaini Magaji, made this known on Saturday during…

CIPM Inducts 1,097 New HR Professionals, Emphasises Legal Compliance

CIPM Inducts 1,097 New HR Professionals, Emphasises Legal Compliance

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), the statutory body regulating Human Resource Management in the country, formally inducted 1,097 new members at its 64th Induction Ceremony held on Thursday in Lagos. CIPM…

Enugu Launches Human Development Council to Drive Social Investment

Enugu Launches Human Development Council to Drive Social Investment

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on Friday inaugurated the Enugu State Human Development Council at the Government House, reiterating that human capital remains the most valuable asset of any nation and a top priority…