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U.S. Report: Nigeria’s ₦70,000 Minimum Wage Fails to Meet Poverty Threshold

U.S. Report: Nigeria’s ₦70,000 Minimum Wage Fails to Meet Poverty Threshold

The United States has stated that Nigeria’s new ₦70,000 minimum wage, approved in 2024, remains below the poverty threshold due to inflation and the continued depreciation of the naira. This assessment was contained in the…

Judge Reverses Plateau Governor’s Dismissal of 56 College Staff, Orders Reinstatement

Judge Reverses Plateau Governor’s Dismissal of 56 College Staff, Orders Reinstatement

The National Industrial Court in Jos has declared the dismissal of Bulus Lambert and 55 other staff of the Plateau State College of Health Technology by the state governor unlawful. The court ruled that the…

FG to Labour Unions: Prioritise Workers’ Welfare, Not Personal Ambition

FG to Labour Unions: Prioritise Workers’ Welfare, Not Personal Ambition

The Federal Government has urged organised labour to place unity, collective progress, and members’ welfare above personal ambition and self-interest. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, made the appeal on Tuesday in Abuja…

Policies on Paper, People in Practice: CIPM President Champions Human Capital in Governance

Policies on Paper, People in Practice: CIPM President Champions Human Capital in Governance

The President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, FCIPM, fnli, on Friday, 15 August 2025, joined distinguished stakeholders at the Stakeholders…

FG pledges swift action on pension challenges — HCSF

FG pledges swift action on pension challenges — HCSF

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, says the Federal Government is working diligently to address all pension-related challenges facing retirees nationwide. Walson-Jack made this known on Friday in…

NLC Gives FG Seven Days to Return Workers’ Funds, Appoint PENCOM Board

NLC Gives FG Seven Days to Return Workers’ Funds, Appoint PENCOM Board

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government seven days to return what it described as diverted workers’ contributions from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and to constitute the Governing Board…

ILO Unveils Global Tracker to Regulate Digital Labour Platforms

ILO Unveils Global Tracker to Regulate Digital Labour Platforms

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has unveiled a global policy tracker designed to provide an up-to-date overview of legislative and policy initiatives regulating work on digital labour platforms worldwide. The resource is intended to support…

OANDO Ordered to Pay Ex-Staff ₦4.4m for Wrongful Termination

OANDO Ordered to Pay Ex-Staff ₦4.4m for Wrongful Termination

The National Industrial Court in Lagos has ordered OANDO PLC to pay more than ₦4.4 million to a former staff member, Oladunni, after ruling that the company wrongfully terminated her employment without proper notice. In…

New Policy Does Not Criminalise Strikes, Labour Minister Clarifies FG’S Position

New Policy Does Not Criminalise Strikes, Labour Minister Clarifies FG’S Position

The Federal Government has clarified that its new National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) does not criminalize strikes by workers. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, addressed concerns raised by organised labour on Tuesday, stating…

FG Defends New Labour Policy, Assures Workers’ Rights Protection

FG Defends New Labour Policy, Assures Workers’ Rights Protection

The Federal Government has assured organised labour that the newly approved National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) will protect workers’ rights, improve productivity, and strengthen the economy, despite opposition from labour unions. Minister of Labour and…