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Should Buhari’s Death Warrant a Public Holiday? Nigerians React to FG’s Declaration

Should Buhari’s Death Warrant a Public Holiday? Nigerians React to FG’s Declaration

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday a public holiday in Nigeria in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, provoking a debate on social media as to the propriety of the…

Court Awards N20m Compensation for Workplace Injury Against Port Harcourt Electricity

Court Awards N20m Compensation for Workplace Injury Against Port Harcourt Electricity

The National Industrial Court sitting in Port Harcourt has ordered Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc. to pay N20 million in damages to a staff member who suffered permanent disfigurement after a near-fatal electrocution incident while…

Court Orders Ecobank to Pay N10m Damages for Unlawful Dismissal

Court Orders Ecobank to Pay N10m Damages for Unlawful Dismissal

The National Industrial Court in Benin has ruled that the dismissal of a former Ecobank staff member, Mr. John, was unlawful and violated his right to fair hearing, awarding him over N10 million in compensation.…

Labour Law Must Uphold Human Dignity, Says NICN President

Labour Law Must Uphold Human Dignity, Says NICN President

Justice Benedict Kanyip, President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), has emphasised the central role of labour law in protecting human dignity and ensuring fairness in the workplace, especially as Nigeria navigates digital…

NSITF and CAC Partner to Boost Compliance with Employee Compensation Scheme

NSITF and CAC Partner to Boost Compliance with Employee Compensation Scheme

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has partnered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to enhance compliance with the Employees’ Compensation Scheme and improve service delivery across the Nigerian workforce. At a joint strategic…

Tinubu Launches Overhaul to Reposition Nigeria’s Civil Service for 21st-Century Development

Tinubu Launches Overhaul to Reposition Nigeria’s Civil Service for 21st-Century Development

The Federal Government has unveiled a far-reaching civil service reform agenda aimed at transforming the Nigerian public service into a central engine for national development in the 21st century. The initiative, led by the Office…

ILO Calls for New Social Contract to Protect Workers in a Changing Global Economy

ILO Calls for New Social Contract to Protect Workers in a Changing Global Economy

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for a new global social contract to address sweeping disruptions in the world of work caused by technological advancement, shifting economic models, and climate change. According to the…

Nigeria, Amazon Launch Free Digital Skills Training for Tertiary Institutions

Nigeria, Amazon Launch Free Digital Skills Training for Tertiary Institutions

In a major push to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide and build 21st-century workforce capacity, the Federal Ministry of Education has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch a free digital skills training and certification…

Nigeria Customs Denies Fake CBT Shortlist for 2025 Recruitment

Nigeria Customs Denies Fake CBT Shortlist for 2025 Recruitment

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has debunked a fake press release circulating on social media claiming that a Computer-Based Test (CBT) shortlist for its 2025 recruitment has been released. In an official statement on Sunday,…

PTAD Requires N45.1bn to Sustain N32,000 Pension Increment Until December 2025

PTAD Requires N45.1bn to Sustain N32,000 Pension Increment Until December 2025

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) says it requires an additional ₦45.1 billion to sustain the implementation of the recently approved ₦32,000 pension increment for federal retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) until December…