The International Labour Organization (ILO) has adopted a landmark convention to safeguard workers from biological hazards in the workplace, marking a historic outcome at the close of the 113th International Labour Conference (ILC), held in…
President Bola Tinubu has received commendation for his administration’s focus on job creation, employment retention, and labour-centric economic reforms over the past two years. Issa Aremu, Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour…
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…
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…
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…
As the global economy transitions towards sustainability, green jobs are emerging as key drivers of employment—yet Nigeria appears to be trailing behind. According to the World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025 report by 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…
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has called on governments and employers to harness emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to create safer and healthier workplaces globally. Gilbert Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO, made the call…
The Federal Government has called on the newly elected executive of the National Industrial Safety Council of Nigeria (NISCN) to prioritise raising awareness on the effective management of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). The Director…
