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Court Orders FG to Reinstate Suspended NILEST Worker, Pay ₦14.6m in Arrears

Court Orders FG to Reinstate Suspended NILEST Worker, Pay ₦14.6m in Arrears

The National Industrial Court sitting in Jos has declared the suspension of Mr. Alhamdu H. S. Yakubu, a senior staff member of the Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST), Zaria, unlawful. The court…

NSITF Launches Social Protection Plan for 70% of Informal Sector Workers

NSITF Launches Social Protection Plan for 70% of Informal Sector Workers

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has unveiled a tailored social protection model aimed at extending coverage to more than 70 per cent of Nigeria’s workforce employed in the informal sector. Managing Director of…

Resident Doctors Begin Nationwide Strike Over Pay and Welfare Demands

Resident Doctors Begin Nationwide Strike Over Pay and Welfare Demands

Resident doctors in public hospitals across Nigeria have begun an indefinite nationwide strike to demand improved welfare, better working conditions, and a stronger healthcare system. The strike, which commenced on Saturday, 1 November, was declared…

Union Warns as 60% of Bank Workers Remain on Contract

Union Warns as 60% of Bank Workers Remain on Contract

The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has raised alarm over the growing rate of casualisation in Nigeria’s banking and financial sector, describing it as a major threat to the…

Osinbajo Urges HR Leaders to Promote Ethics and Empathy in the Digital Workplace

Osinbajo Urges HR Leaders to Promote Ethics and Empathy in the Digital Workplace

Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has called on Human Resource professionals to champion a humane, ethical, and future-ready workforce for Nigeria. He made the call in Abuja during the closing ceremony of the 57th…

NLC Opposes Senate Move to Amend NSITF, ECA Acts

NLC Opposes Senate Move to Amend NSITF, ECA Acts

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly opposed proposed amendments to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA), describing them as attempts to politicise workers’ contributions. NLC President, Mr. Joe…

FG Reaffirms Commitment to End Casualisation and Strengthen Labour Protections

FG Reaffirms Commitment to End Casualisation and Strengthen Labour Protections

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Nigerian workers and ensuring fair labour practices across all sectors of the economy. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammad Dingyadi, gave the assurance on…

FG Releases ₦2.3bn to University Unions to Clear Salary Arrears

FG Releases ₦2.3bn to University Unions to Clear Salary Arrears

The Federal Government has released ₦2.3 billion to unions in federal universities to clear outstanding arrears owed to academic and non-academic staff. The payment, processed through the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, is…

PenCom to Restore Gratuity for Federal Workers as Pension Assets Surpass ₦25 Trillion

PenCom to Restore Gratuity for Federal Workers as Pension Assets Surpass ₦25 Trillion

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Wednesday launched a sensitisation workshop in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to educate federal workers and pensioners across the South-South on ongoing reforms in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The…

Tinubu Lauds CIPM’s Role in Human Capital Development as Institute Launches Mobile App

Tinubu Lauds CIPM’s Role in Human Capital Development as Institute Launches Mobile App

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) for its visionary leadership in advancing the nation’s human capital agenda, describing the Institute as a key partner in building…