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NDE Launches Phase Two of Initiative to Curb Unemployment

NDE Launches Phase Two of Initiative to Curb Unemployment

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has launched Phase Two of its Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI), a programme designed to reduce unemployment in Nigeria by providing citizens with practical vocational and digital skills aligned…

Jigawa Disburses N1.5bn Pension to 569 Retirees, Hailed for Leading Pension Model in Nigeri

Jigawa Disburses N1.5bn Pension to 569 Retirees, Hailed for Leading Pension Model in Nigeri

The Jigawa State Government has commenced the disbursement of over ₦1.5 billion in pension entitlements to 569 retirees, reinforcing its reputation as one of the leading states in pension administration in Nigeria. Speaking at a…

Oba of Lagos Endorses Labour Ministry’s Campaign Against Child Labour in Nigeria

Oba of Lagos Endorses Labour Ministry’s Campaign Against Child Labour in Nigeria

The Oba of Lagos, Alayeluwa Oba Riliwanu Akiolu, has endorsed the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment’s campaign to eliminate child labour in Nigeria, calling for stronger family values, moral education, and more productive youth…

Stop the Exploitation: Abia Tells Employers to Treat Corps Members with Dignity

Stop the Exploitation: Abia Tells Employers to Treat Corps Members with Dignity

The Abia State Government has issued a strong warning to employers in the state against the exploitation of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, condemning the use of corps members as cheap labour under the…

NUPCPS Hails FG’s ₦758bn Pension Arrears Approval for CPS Retirees

NUPCPS Hails FG’s ₦758bn Pension Arrears Approval for CPS Retirees

The Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector (NUPCPS) has praised the Federal Government for approving ₦758 billion to clear long-standing pension arrears owed to retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). In a…

FG Launches CNG Staff Buses to Boost Welfare and Productivity

FG Launches CNG Staff Buses to Boost Welfare and Productivity

The Federal Government on Thursday launched a fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja, as part of its renewed drive to improve staff welfare and enhance institutional…

BEDC Recruits 70 New Staff, to Sign Staff Welfare Policy July 31

BEDC Recruits 70 New Staff, to Sign Staff Welfare Policy July 31

The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) Plc has recruited over 70 new employees to replace exiting staff and maintain a balanced workforce across its regions, in a move that underscores its commitment to enhancing employee…

Industrial Court Dismisses Unlawful Termination Claim Against Mastercard Foundation in Nigeria

Industrial Court Dismisses Unlawful Termination Claim Against Mastercard Foundation in Nigeria

The National Industrial Court in Lagos has dismissed a case of unlawful termination filed by a former employee against the Mastercard Foundation, ruling that the organisation complied with due process and upheld the terms of…

NYSC Urges Employers to Provide Roles, Stipends and Mentorship for Corps

NYSC Urges Employers to Provide Roles, Stipends and Mentorship for Corps

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called on employers across Nigeria to fulfil their responsibilities to corps members by assigning meaningful roles, providing stipends, and offering mentorship to improve productivity in the workplace. Brigadier-General…

Otu Empowers 500 Retirees with N250m Grant Under REDI Scheme

Otu Empowers 500 Retirees with N250m Grant Under REDI Scheme

Governor Bassey Otu has disbursed N250 million to 500 retirees under the Retiree Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (REDI), as part of efforts to reposition senior citizens as contributors to the state economy. At the launch event…