…for nearly 90 per cent of economic activities and employs at least 60 per cent of the labour force across ECOWAS member states. “While this demonstrates the entrepreneurial spirit of our people, it also highlights the urgent need to create enabling policies that encourage formalisation, improve productivity and integra…

The All Progressives Congress has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his criticism of the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The party insisted that Nigeria needs policy continuity rather than a fresh economic direction ahead of the 2027 general el…

…needs while positioning Nigeria as a supplier of skilled professionals to the global labour market.

…in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the NDC mirrors what happened in the Labour Party, LP. He said: “36 governors support the president. The people in the states are not necessarily with them. It is one thing for a governor to support the president and another for the people to support him. The answer is no. W…

…in Ghana A 47-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment with hard labour after being convicted of incest against his 17-year-old biological daughter in the Upper West Region, Ghana. The convict, Kwame Ti-Zaaeku, was found guilty by the Lawra Circuit Court following investigations by the Lawra District P…

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Ondo State have directed workers at the Federal University of Technology, Akure Teaching Hospital (FUTATH) to embark on an indefinite strike over the alleged failure of the hospital management to implement a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on staff w…

…efforts to deepen bilateral ties. Ambassador Yakubu was received by Qatari Minister of Labour, Ali bin Saeed bin Samikh Al Marri.Discussions focused on opening up more employment prospects for Nigerian nationals in Qatar. The envoy said the initiative aligns with the “4D Doctrine” of Nigeria’s foreign policy, which pri…

…impact will be enormous. During construction alone, over 1,000 people, including labourers, masons and professionals, worked on the site every day. When suppliers and other participants in the value chain are included, more than 8,000 people have already benefited from the project. After the market is fully operational…

…six, after a man believed to be dead was found alive. He called the dead “heroes of the labour front”, saying the strike would only “unite us against the enemy” and that Russia was fighting “the collective West.” Further west in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg, Russian online retail giant Wildberries — hit by Ukrainian…

…into wider allegations of mass dismissals, administrative high-handedness and unfair labour practices. Some former employees attribute those developments to the university administration headed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Marwan Al-Akaidi. The university, however, rejects the allegations. Documents obtained by Su…

…challenges. According to UNICEF, millions of children are exposed to violence, child labour, trafficking, harmful traditional practices and displacement, while insecurity, poverty and humanitarian crises continue to heighten protection risks, particularly in the North-East and other fragile communities. In recent years…

…whose actions were aimed at disrupting peace in the facility. The hospital’s Labour Desk Officer, Hogan Bassey, said the protesters were not employees of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar. JOHESU dismisses protest over Calabar psychiatric hospital MD appointment

…were preceded by extensive consultations involving government, employers, organised labour and other stakeholders. "Retirement security should not be pursued in a manner that threatens the businesses and jobs upon which the pension system itself depends," he said Also speaking, Director-General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadi…

…with promises of jobs and a better life in Côte d'Ivoire, only to end up in forced labour, prostitution and s3xual exploitation. The rescued victims include Monica, 17; Juliet, 18; Rejoice, 25; Joy, 22; Esther, and Monica, 38, who said traffickers exploited their desire for a better future with false promises of employ…

…president of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), deputy vice president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and vice president of Education International, African Region. The post No alternative to special salary structure for teachers in Nigeria — NUT President appeared first on Tribune Online.

…by their natural resources, but by their capacity to attract investment, develop skilled labour, and consistently implement reforms. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of IESL, Bayo Ige, stated that the annual lecture series was conceived to stimulate practical solutions rather than become another academ…

…the February 25 poll. The Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi, finished second and third respectively. Reflecting on the party’s journey since the election, Gombe said the SDP had survived internal and external challenges because its members chose to remain comm…

…headquarters of Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that the two labour leaders had travelled to the meeting by public transport. On their return journey, they boarded a Toyota Sienna vehicle. Tragedy struck between 6 and 7pm along the Idumuesah/Owa-Oyibu Road when the driver reportedly lost cont…

…a young boy informed the team that his mother was attending to a patient who was in labour. A 21-year-old pregnant woman was also seen inside the building and reportedly told those present that she was married. According to the videos, the midwife, who identified herself as being from Enugu State, admitted knowing a wo…

The organised labour unions in Ondo State have warned the management of the Federal University of Technology Akure Teaching Hospital against alleged victimisation and harassment of workers in the establishment. The unions, under the auspices of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, alleged that FUTA…

…to government. Wes Streeting, who abandoned plans to run against Burnham for the Labour leadership, is now defence minister. Shabana Mahmood was reappointed interior minister to see through her hardline reforms of Britain’s asylum system. In his brief speech, Burnham said he would “bring forward a new plan for Britain,…

…The palace added, “Lady Starmer was also received by The King.” Burnham, who was elected Labour leader on Friday, was subsequently invited by the King to form a government, officially becoming the United Kingdom’s new prime minister. He is expected to deliver his first address outside Downing Street and begin appointin…

…Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State and is the Leader of the Labour Party in the state, made the appeal at The State of Affairs gathering with security experts, professionals and promoters in Abuja on Sunday. This followed the recent successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Orii…

…the incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday when a boat conveying 40 farmers and labourers capsized while crossing a river. Confirming the latest development to PUNCH on Monday afternoon, the Police Public Relations Officer, Jigawa State Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, said rescue teams had intensified search operatio…

…construction, ICT, agriculture, hospitality and other vocational trades aimed at meeting labour market demands.