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FG Launches Plan to Extend Social Protection to 60 Million Informal Workers

FG Launches Plan to Extend Social Protection to 60 Million Informal Workers

The Federal Government on Tuesday announced a major initiative to extend social protection to more than 60 million Nigerians working in the informal sector. The announcement was made in Abuja by the Minister of Labour…

Labour, NECA Demand Withdrawal of NSITF Amendment Bill at Senate Hearing

Labour, NECA Demand Withdrawal of NSITF Amendment Bill at Senate Hearing

Organised Labour and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) on Monday firmly rejected the proposed amendments to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Act during a Senate public hearing in Lagos. Both groups insisted…

CIPM Inducts 1,261 New Members, Urges Shift from Engagement to Workplace Fulfilment

CIPM Inducts 1,261 New Members, Urges Shift from Engagement to Workplace Fulfilment

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) on Monday, 1 December 2025, inducted 1,261 new members during its 68th Induction Ceremony in Lagos, calling on organisations to move beyond basic employee engagement and…

Resident Doctors Suspend Strike After MoU With FG, Give Four-Week Ultimatum

Resident Doctors Suspend Strike After MoU With FG, Give Four-Week Ultimatum

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its strike, 29 days after it began, following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government. The announcement was made on…

Court Rules National Assembly Wrongly Issued Early Retirement to Director

Court Rules National Assembly Wrongly Issued Early Retirement to Director

The National Industrial Court has ruled that the National Assembly Service Commission wrongly attempted to retire Dr. Christopher Vershima Ashekaabefore the lawful date. Delivering judgment in Abuja, the Court’s President, Justice Benedict Kanyip, held that…

Industrial Court President Flags Gaps in Compensation Law, Seeks Clearer Protection for Workers

Industrial Court President Flags Gaps in Compensation Law, Seeks Clearer Protection for Workers

The President of the National Industrial Court, Justice Benedict Kanyip, on Monday highlighted gaps in the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA), warning that several provisions still leave workers inadequately protected. Speaking at an engagement organised by…

Paystack terminates co founder Ezra Olubi; as Independent misconduct review continues

Paystack terminates co founder Ezra Olubi; as Independent misconduct review continues

Just over two weeks after suspending its co‑founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, over allegations of sexual misconduct and resurfaced tweets, Paystack has terminated his employment. The fintech company said the decision was taken…

Industrial court orders Reddington Hospital to pay ₦19.1m after wrongful termination

Industrial court orders Reddington Hospital to pay ₦19.1m after wrongful termination

The National Industrial Court in Lagos has ruled that Reddington Multi‑Specialist Hospital wrongfully terminated the employment of Mr. Adefemi Olayinka Aderiye and failed to follow proper redundancy procedures. Delivering judgment, Hon. Justice A. N. Ubaka…

ILO Warns HR Managers About Hidden Risks of AI in the Workplace

ILO Warns HR Managers About Hidden Risks of AI in the Workplace

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned that companies worldwide are adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in Human Resource Management without fully understanding their limitations, leading to serious risks for workers and employers. The warning…

Resident Doctors Accuse Labour Ministry of Misleading Public on Unmet Demands

Resident Doctors Accuse Labour Ministry of Misleading Public on Unmet Demands

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has rejected claims by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment that it has addressed 19 out of the association’s 20 demands, saying the ministry’s account does not…