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NSITF, Katsina Government Strengthen Partnership on Workers’ Welfare

NSITF, Katsina Government Strengthen Partnership on Workers’ Welfare

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and the Katsina State Government have pledged to deepen collaboration on workers’ protection and welfare. Governor Umar Radda of Katsina made the commitment during a courtesy visit to…

PenCom Reaffirms Commitment to Innovation and Inclusion in Pension System

PenCom Reaffirms Commitment to Innovation and Inclusion in Pension System

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has reiterated its commitment to revolutionising pension administration and enhancing service delivery across the sector. Director-General of the Commission, Mrs. Omolola Oloworaran, made this known during the 2025 Customer Service…

NLC Renews Call for Justice, End to Workplace Exploitation

NLC Renews Call for Justice, End to Workplace Exploitation

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has renewed its demand for justice and fair treatment of workers as the world marks the 2025 Decent Work Day. NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, said in a statement issued…

Labour Ministry, EAPEAN Begin 11th Annual Workshop on Future of Employment Services

Labour Ministry, EAPEAN Begin 11th Annual Workshop on Future of Employment Services

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, in collaboration with the Employers’ Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria (EAPEAN), on Tuesday commenced the 11th Annual National Workshop for Private Employment Agencies and other Employers…

Court Orders Cross River to Pay ₦30m Compensation to Sacked Waste Workers

Court Orders Cross River to Pay ₦30m Compensation to Sacked Waste Workers

The National Industrial Court sitting in Calabar has ordered the Cross River State Government, the Cross River State Waste Management Board, and seven others to pay ₦30 million in damages to Joseph Fernandez and five…

NESG Urges FG to Create 27 Million Jobs by 2030 to Save Nigerians from Rising Unemployment

NESG Urges FG to Create 27 Million Jobs by 2030 to Save Nigerians from Rising Unemployment

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has urged the Federal Government to create at least 27 million new formal jobs by 2030 — about 4.5 million annually — to curb rising unemployment as the nation’s…

NUPENG Condemns Oshiomhole for ‘Distorting Labour Laws’, Declares Him Persona Non Grata

NUPENG Condemns Oshiomhole for ‘Distorting Labour Laws’, Declares Him Persona Non Grata

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has condemned recent remarks by Senator Adams Oshiomhole on national television, describing them as a distortion of labour laws and an attack on workers’ fundamental…

‘We Can’t Keep Waiting’: Technologists Threaten Strike Over Stalled Pay, Broken Promises

‘We Can’t Keep Waiting’: Technologists Threaten Strike Over Stalled Pay, Broken Promises

By Mariam Aligbeh The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve issues relating to unpaid allowances, delayed salaries, and other outstanding demands. The warning followed…

FG Deploys 39 Benue Artisans to Belarus for Overseas Jobs

FG Deploys 39 Benue Artisans to Belarus for Overseas Jobs

By Mariam Aligbeh The Federal Government has deployed 39 skilled artisans from Benue State to Belarus under its international job placement programme aimed at reducing unemployment and promoting safe labour migration. The announcement was made…

‘Nigeria Is Greater Than PENGASSAN’: Shettima Blasts Union Over Strike

‘Nigeria Is Greater Than PENGASSAN’: Shettima Blasts Union Over Strike

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has criticised the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) for what he described as holding the nation “to ransom over a minor labour dispute.” Speaking on Monday at…