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Mutfwang Reforms Plateau Recruitment, Confirms Long-Serving Ad Hoc Workers

Mutfwang Reforms Plateau Recruitment, Confirms Long-Serving Ad Hoc Workers

Plateau State Governor, Mr. Caleb Mutfwang, on Tuesday in Jos, urged recently absorbed ad hoc workers in state-owned tertiary institutions to demonstrate strong commitment and dedication to their duties. He said he issued the charge…

Former Premium Pension Staff Sue Firm Over Alleged Unlawful Dismissal, Withheld Benefits

Former Premium Pension Staff Sue Firm Over Alleged Unlawful Dismissal, Withheld Benefits

Seventy former employees of Premium Pension Ltd. (PPL) have filed a suit at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja, accusing the pension administrator of unlawfully terminating their employment and withholding their gratuities…

Industrial Court President Flags Gaps in Compensation Law, Seeks Clearer Protection for Workers

Industrial Court President Flags Gaps in Compensation Law, Seeks Clearer Protection for Workers

The President of the National Industrial Court, Justice Benedict Kanyip, on Monday highlighted gaps in the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA), warning that several provisions still leave workers inadequately protected. Speaking at an engagement organised by…

GNI assures retirees of prompt crediting of additional pension inflows

GNI assures retirees of prompt crediting of additional pension inflows

Great Nigeria Insurance has assured retirees under its annuity programme that any additional pension inflows due to them will be credited immediately once the funds are released. The commitment was given at the third GNI…

Paystack terminates co founder Ezra Olubi; as Independent misconduct review continues

Paystack terminates co founder Ezra Olubi; as Independent misconduct review continues

Just over two weeks after suspending its co‑founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, over allegations of sexual misconduct and resurfaced tweets, Paystack has terminated his employment. The fintech company said the decision was taken…

Industrial court orders Reddington Hospital to pay ₦19.1m after wrongful termination

Industrial court orders Reddington Hospital to pay ₦19.1m after wrongful termination

The National Industrial Court in Lagos has ruled that Reddington Multi‑Specialist Hospital wrongfully terminated the employment of Mr. Adefemi Olayinka Aderiye and failed to follow proper redundancy procedures. Delivering judgment, Hon. Justice A. N. Ubaka…

8,000 FCTA Staff Face Digital Exams as Administration Speeds Up 2024 Promotions

8,000 FCTA Staff Face Digital Exams as Administration Speeds Up 2024 Promotions

More than 8,000 civil servants in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will sit for their 2024 promotion examinations this week in Abuja. The Computer-Based Tests (CBT), covering 165 cadres, will run from Tuesday to…

PTAD Scrambles to Avert “Naked” Protest as Pension Unions Disown Agitators

PTAD Scrambles to Avert “Naked” Protest as Pension Unions Disown Agitators

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has held an emergency meeting with leaders of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) and the Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria (FEPPPAN) in a bid…

NECA Graduates First ICT Academy Cohort to Boost Digital Skills

NECA Graduates First ICT Academy Cohort to Boost Digital Skills

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of its ICT Academy in Abuja, describing the milestone as a significant step towards strengthening youth employability and preparing the country…

NUP Disowns Planned Naked Protest, Affirms Progress in Talks with FG

NUP Disowns Planned Naked Protest, Affirms Progress in Talks with FG

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has distanced itself from a planned naked protest scheduled for Monday, 24 November, by the Coalition of Pensioners. In a statement issued on Friday, the National President of the…