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Lagos Doctors Set Ultimatum, Threaten Strike Over Salary Deductions

Lagos Doctors Set Ultimatum, Threaten Strike Over Salary Deductions

The Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned it will embark on an indefinite strike if the state government fails to pay doctors’ withheld salaries by 25 August 2025. The threat…

U.S. Report Condemns Nigeria’s Restrictions on Unions and Workers’ Rights

U.S. Report Condemns Nigeria’s Restrictions on Unions and Workers’ Rights

The United States has raised concern over significant legal and practical constraints on workers’ rights in Nigeria, citing widespread anti-union discrimination and government intimidation. This assessment was contained in the 2024 Country Report on Human…

West Africa Among Hardest Hit as Rising Heat Threatens Millions of Workers

West Africa Among Hardest Hit as Rising Heat Threatens Millions of Workers

United Nations agencies — the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), with contributions from the International Labour Organization (ILO) — have warned that climate change is driving dangerous levels of workplace…

FG Partners Labour Groups, Employers on Strengthening ILO Reporting

FG Partners Labour Groups, Employers on Strengthening ILO Reporting

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (FMLE), in collaboration with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has concluded a five-day tripartite workshop designed…

From Flexi-Shifts to Pay-Per-Hour: Oluwafemi Biobaku Shares Bold Ideas for Nigeria’s Work Culture

From Flexi-Shifts to Pay-Per-Hour: Oluwafemi Biobaku Shares Bold Ideas for Nigeria’s Work Culture

Mr. Oluwafemi Biobaku is a highly experienced Human Resources professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in people management, organisational development, and talent strategy. With a career spanning diverse industries—including FMCG, retail, and fintech—he…

Edo Assembly Invests in Staff Welfare with Launch of 15-Seater Bus

Edo Assembly Invests in Staff Welfare with Launch of 15-Seater Bus

The Edo State House of Assembly has unveiled a new 15-seater Hiace bus to improve staff welfare and mobility. The bus, acquired by the Assembly Service Commission, is expected to ease transportation challenges and enhance…

ESG and HR in Nigeria: Why Embedding Labour and Governance Principles Builds Sustainable Workplaces

ESG and HR in Nigeria: Why Embedding Labour and Governance Principles Builds Sustainable Workplaces

Tomiloba Babarinde is a seasoned labour and employment lawyer with expertise in industrial relations, labour policy, and advocacy. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from Osun State University and a B.L. from the Nigerian…

ASUU Raises Alarm Over ‘Paltry’ ₦150,000 Pension for Retired Lecturers

ASUU Raises Alarm Over ‘Paltry’ ₦150,000 Pension for Retired Lecturers

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has decried the “poor and inadequate” pension benefits available to retired lecturers in Nigeria. ASUU National President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, raised the concern at a news conference in…