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‘Resilient but Fragile’: FATE Foundation Says Entrepreneurs Still Hiring Amid Harsh Economic Climate

‘Resilient but Fragile’: FATE Foundation Says Entrepreneurs Still Hiring Amid Harsh Economic Climate

Nigerian businesses created a total of 14,269 jobs in 2025, even though small enterprises recorded a net decline in employment over the past year, the FATE Foundation has said. The organisation disclosed this in its…

‘We Are Dying in Droves’: First Bank Pensioners Decry Two Decades of Neglect in Lagos Protest

‘We Are Dying in Droves’: First Bank Pensioners Decry Two Decades of Neglect in Lagos Protest

Retirees of First Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday staged a protest at the bank’s headquarters in Marina, Lagos, demanding a review of their pensions and medical allowances, which they say have remained unchanged for more…

NITEL–MTEL Pensioners Protest at Finance Ministry over 35 Months of Unpaid Arrears

NITEL–MTEL Pensioners Protest at Finance Ministry over 35 Months of Unpaid Arrears

Pensioners of the defunct NITEL–MTEL on Tuesday staged a protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, demanding the payment of long-overdue entitlements they say have been ignored for years. The retirees sat on…

NLC Raises Alarm over Rising Attacks on Labour Leaders across Africa

NLC Raises Alarm over Rising Attacks on Labour Leaders across Africa

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, has expressed concern over what he described as rising intimidation, arrests, and state-backed attacks on labour leaders across Africa, warning that the trend poses a grave threat…

NIMASA’s New Labour E-Platform Aligns with Global Maritime Standards

NIMASA’s New Labour E-Platform Aligns with Global Maritime Standards

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced that its newly launched Maritime Labour E-Platform fully aligns with the country’s obligations under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 and will significantly enhance labour…

Kaduna COE Lecturers Praise Governor Sani for Approving New 70% Salary Structure

Kaduna COE Lecturers Praise Governor Sani for Approving New 70% Salary Structure

Lecturers under the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Gidanwaya chapter, Kaduna State, have commended Governor Uba Sani for approving the implementation of the enhanced 70 per cent CONPCASS/CONTEDISS salary structure. The approval followed…

Over 1,000 Young Nigerians Gain Job-Ready Skills at Jobberman Career Clinic in Edo

Over 1,000 Young Nigerians Gain Job-Ready Skills at Jobberman Career Clinic in Edo

More than 1,000 young people from across Edo State on Wednesday acquired practical skills, career direction, and business insights at the Jobberman Career Clinic held in Benin City. The one-day programme, organised by Jobberman Nigeria…

Okomu Oil Honours 82 Long-Serving Staff With Gifts and Cash Rewards

Okomu Oil Honours 82 Long-Serving Staff With Gifts and Cash Rewards

Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc has honoured 82 long-serving employees with gift items and cash awards at its 2025 Long Service Award Ceremony held at the company’s headquarters in Okomu community, Ovia South-West Local Government…

TETFund Warns Nigeria’s Education System Is Failing Workforce Needs

TETFund Warns Nigeria’s Education System Is Failing Workforce Needs

Nigeria’s education system requires urgent reform to meet the demands of today’s workplace, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Mr. Sonny Echono, has warned. He said the current structure is not…

Civil Service Pensioners Protest in Abuja, Seek Minister’s Intervention in Dispute With NUP

Civil Service Pensioners Protest in Abuja, Seek Minister’s Intervention in Dispute With NUP

The Federal Civil Service Pensioners (FCSP) on Monday staged a peaceful protest at their Abuja branch office to demand the immediate intervention of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammad Dingyadi, in a long-running…