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ILO releases new guidance on unemployment protection, links income support to decent work

ILO releases new guidance on unemployment protection, links income support to decent work

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has issued new guidance highlighting the critical role of unemployment protection in safeguarding income security and supporting productive, freely chosen employment. The guidance is contained in a new ILO Social…

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…

NSITF Pays Over N1bn Compensation to Injured Workers and Bereaved Families

NSITF Pays Over N1bn Compensation to Injured Workers and Bereaved Families

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has paid more than N1 billion in compensation to injured workers and to families of deceased employees, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening social protection for Nigerian workers. Speaking…

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…