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ADC threatens nationwide protests over billions owed to contractors and pensioners

ADC threatens nationwide protests over billions owed to contractors and pensioners

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned that it may mobilise nationwide street marches in solidarity with thousands of indigenous contractors and pensioners who are owed billions of naira by the Federal Government. In a…

‘Private jets won’t create jobs’: Dangote calls for shift from luxury to industry

‘Private jets won’t create jobs’: Dangote calls for shift from luxury to industry

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has criticised wealthy Nigerians who prioritise luxury spending over productive investments, warning that the country cannot create jobs or grow its economy if its elites continue to…

Dangote stops salaries of refinery engineers who rejected redeployment

Dangote stops salaries of refinery engineers who rejected redeployment

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has stopped paying the monthly salaries of engineers affected by its September restructuring dispute, prompting renewed engagement between the company and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria…

HR experts urge Nigerian firms to prioritise wellbeing, workplace culture and talent growth

HR experts urge Nigerian firms to prioritise wellbeing, workplace culture and talent growth

Human resource experts and business leaders have urged Nigerian organisations to prioritise employee wellbeing, foster learning-driven work cultures, and invest in technologies that enhance performance and staff engagement. The call was made at the 2025…

SSANU Gives FG December 2025 Deadline, Threatens Nationwide University Shutdown

SSANU Gives FG December 2025 Deadline, Threatens Nationwide University Shutdown

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has given the Federal Government until 31 December 2025 to conclude negotiations on outstanding demands for non-teaching university staff, warning that failure to do so could trigger…

NLC Draws a Line: Workers Mobilise for Nationwide Protest After Kebbi School Attacks

NLC Draws a Line: Workers Mobilise for Nationwide Protest After Kebbi School Attacks

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans to hold a nationwide protest on 17 December over rising insecurity in the country, insisting that workers’ safety and citizens’ security remain top priorities. The announcement was…

Ogun Retirees Protest, Demand Suspension of Contributory Pension Scheme

Ogun Retirees Protest, Demand Suspension of Contributory Pension Scheme

Retirees in Ogun State on Monday staged a protest in Abeokuta, calling on the state government to suspend the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). They said they resorted to street demonstrations because the policy, introduced to…

Senate Approves New Police Pension Board, Exempts NPF from Contributory Scheme

Senate Approves New Police Pension Board, Exempts NPF from Contributory Scheme

The Senate has approved the Nigeria Police Force Pension Board Bill after receiving it from the House of Representatives for concurrence. The legislation, passed following a clause-by-clause review by the Committee of the Whole, seeks…

NCCSC calls for merit-based recruitment and digital reforms across state civil services

NCCSC calls for merit-based recruitment and digital reforms across state civil services

The National Council of Civil Service Commissions (NCCSC) has called for urgent nationwide reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s public service, urging states to prioritise merit-driven recruitment, digital governance systems, and full institutional independence. The council made…

Experts Push for Stronger Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria’s Workforce

Experts Push for Stronger Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria’s Workforce

Stakeholders at the AbilityX 2025 Conference in Lagos have urged employers to prioritise the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria’s workforce, warning that millions of talented citizens remain marginalised despite their proven value…