Over 3,200 union workers at Boeing’s defence manufacturing operations in Missouri and Illinois have embarked on a strike, protesting the company’s latest contract offer, which they say falls short on …
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FG Rolls Out Empowerment Fund for Tertiary Workers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a new initiative known as the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) to improve the welfare and professional development of employees in universities, …
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GoldBod Ghana Mines Workers’ Union Donates Over GH¢50,000 Worth of Items to Orphanage in Accra
The GoldBod Ghana Mines Workers’ Union has taken a bold step beyond the usual scope of labour advocacy by donating items worth more than GH¢50,000 to the Chosen Children’s Centre …
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Nigerian Union of Pensioners Disowns Planned Protest Over N32,000 Pension Increment
The Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) has distanced itself from any planned protest over the recently announced N32,000 pension increment for retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). The union …
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NOGASA Threatens to Halt Operations Over Dangote Refinery’s Direct Distribution Plan
The Natural Oil & Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has threatened to suspend its operations if Dangote Refinery proceeds with its planned direct distribution of petroleum products to end …
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Nigeria’s Pension Fund Hits N24.1 Trillion in May 2025
Nigeria’s pension fund assets under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) have reached an all-time high of N24.1 trillion as of May 31, 2025. This marks a significant growth of N3.9 …
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Omoyele Sowore, Activists Lead Retired Police Officers’ Protest Over Poor Salaries and Pensions in Abuja
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, alongside other activists, on Monday led retired police officers in a protest in Abuja to demand …
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Oman Sets August 1 Deadline for Engineers to Obtain Certification for Work Permits
The government of Oman has announced that from August 1, 2025, all engineers working or seeking employment in the country must obtain a Professional Classification Certificate issued by the Oman …
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Portugal Upgrades Job Seeker Visa for 2026
The government of Portugal has announced a new upgrade to its job seeker visa, aimed at attracting more skilled professionals from non-EU countries, including Nigeria, from 2026. The upgraded visa …
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Zimbabwe Diamond Firm Sacks 400 Workers as Global Gem Prices Crash
Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), the country’s largest diamond mining firm, has announced it is laying off 400 workers due to a global slump in the market for natural diamonds. …