The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening social security systems, enhancing workplace health and safety, and promoting decent work for Nigerian employees. This assurance was given during…
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Ladela Educational Institute in Abuja to provide Nigerian youths with practical, employable skills through fully-funded, tuition-free vocational training. The institute, accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE),…
In a bid to tackle youth unemployment and promote financial inclusion, the Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Investonaire Academy to train 100,000 young Nigerians annually in foreign exchange (forex) trading.…
Participants at the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland, have urged the Federal Government to ratify and fully implement resolutions adopted at both past and current ILO conferences. Mr. Olusoji…
Construction, Mining, and Manufacturing are driving job growth in 2025, a new Business Expectations Survey by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed. The report, based on responses from 1,900 firms nationwide, highlights regional…
The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Gilbert F. Houngbo, has reaffirmed the organisation’s mission to promote social justice amid global changes in the labour market. Speaking at the opening of the 113th International…
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced that women now constitute 41.4% of its leadership team, up from 38.7% in 2023—more than double the industry average. In a statement on Thursday, the company said its 2024…
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) is set to host two high-impact training programmes aimed at equipping HR professionals and organisational leaders with modern tools to navigate today’s rapidly evolving work environment.…
The European Union and the World Bank have thrown their weight behind the Federal Government’s Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative—an ambitious programme aimed at equipping young Nigerians with in-demand digital skills by 2027. The…
A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) has spotlighted the deepening employment crisis in Nigeria, marked by widespread informality, persistent youth unemployment, and sluggish economic transformation. The World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends…
