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ABU Lost 2,000 Staff in Five Years to Poor Pay and Better Offers – VC

ABU Lost 2,000 Staff in Five Years to Poor Pay and Better Offers – VC

The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Professor Adamu Ahmed, has revealed that the institution has lost nearly 2,000 skilled staff over the past five years to better employment opportunities within and outside Nigeria.

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CIPM Charges New Inductees to Champion Transformation in HR Practice

CIPM Charges New Inductees to Champion Transformation in HR Practice

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has charged Human Resource (HR) professionals to see themselves as “stewards of transformation” in their organisations and communities. This call was made during the Institute’s 66th

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New Foundation Programme Targets Stress and Stigma in Nigerian Workplaces

New Foundation Programme Targets Stress and Stigma in Nigerian Workplaces

The Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation (CALMHAF) has unveiled a new wellness initiative to address stress, anxiety, and stigma in Nigerian workplaces. The programme, ThriveNaija Wellness, was launched in Enugu on Thursday by

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FG begins payment of N32,000 pension increment to DBS retirees

FG begins payment of N32,000 pension increment to DBS retirees

The federal government has commenced payment of a N32,000 pension increment to retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), beginning with the September payroll cycle. The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), in a statement on

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PENGASSAN Strike Could Hurt Workers and Endanger Jobs, NECA Warns

PENGASSAN Strike Could Hurt Workers and Endanger Jobs, NECA Warns

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has warned that the ongoing strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) could backfire on workers by threatening jobs and scaring away investors.

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New Tax Law Sparks Debate Over Personal Income Tax Burden on Workers

New Tax Law Sparks Debate Over Personal Income Tax Burden on Workers

The new tax regime under President Bola Tinubu has raised concerns of double taxation and the overall burden on workers. Tinubu in June 2025 signed the Nigeria Tax Reform Acts into law, a sweeping overhaul

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Government Mediation Fails to End Dangote Refinery Labour Dispute

Government Mediation Fails to End Dangote Refinery Labour Dispute

Efforts by the Federal Government to broker peace in the dispute between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Group ended in deadlock on Monday, despite marathon negotiations

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Oil Workers Locked Out as Dispute with Dangote Refinery Escalates

Oil Workers Locked Out as Dispute with Dangote Refinery Escalates

Thousands of oil and gas workers were stranded on Monday as a strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) paralysed operations at the Ministry of Petroleum Resources and key

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Civil Servants Union Backs TUC, PENGASSAN in Clash with Dangote Refinery over Workers’ Rights

Civil Servants Union Backs TUC, PENGASSAN in Clash with Dangote Refinery over Workers’ Rights

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has accused the management of Dangote Refinery of trampling on workers’ rights through arbitrary dismissals and anti-labour practices. In a statement on Monday, ASCSN National President,

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PenCom DG Visits Pensioners’ Union, Assures Improved Welfare

PenCom DG Visits Pensioners’ Union, Assures Improved Welfare

The Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, has pledged improved welfare for Nigerian pensioners, assuring closer collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP). She made the commitment on Thursday,