The Federal Government has inaugurated a seven-member planning committee for the first-ever National Industrial Manpower Development Summit, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s industrial development through skilled human capital. …
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Barge Operators, Maritime Workers Union Set for New Partnership to Boost Maritime Efficiency
The Barge Operators Association of Nigeria (BOAN) is set to work closely with the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) in a fresh move aimed at improving operations in the …
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Lagos Government Pays Over N70bn Pension to Nearly 21,000 Retirees in Six Years
The Lagos State Government has announced that it has disbursed a total sum of ₦70.19 billion as accrued pension rights to 20,956 retirees across various government sectors since the beginning …
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Nigerian Hawkers Demand Legal Protection, Better Conditions on 2025 International Hawkers’ Day
The Nigeria Union of Hawkers (NUH) has called on the Federal Government and state governments across the country to take urgent steps to protect the rights of hawkers and improve …
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Federal Workers Forum Slams Tinubu Government, Declares Nationwide Protest Over Unpaid Wages
The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has declared a nationwide protest to begin on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Abuja and across federal secretariats nationwide, expressing deep frustration over what it …
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FG Bans Night Movement for Fuel Tankers, Sets New Safety Rules
The Federal Government has stopped fuel tankers from moving at night as part of new safety measures in the petroleum transport sector. This was announced by the Nigerian Midstream and …
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ILO Cautions on AI’s Labour Impact, Urges Nigeria and Others to Plan for Inclusive Transition
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has said artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI, has the power to change the global labour market. But it also warned that if not well …
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Kenya Earns KSh 60.6 Billion from Apparel Exports to US under AGOA in 2024
Kenya earned KSh 60.6 billion from apparel exports to the United States in 2024 under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), representing a 19.2% increase from KSh 50.8 billion …
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Navigating the New Minimum Wage: Impact and Strategies for Small Businesses in Nigeria
Introduction The discourse surrounding the minimum wage in Nigeria has always been a critical point of discussion, particularly for the business community. As the government and labor unions engage in …
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PenCom and Lagos Government Call for Informal Workers to Join Pension Scheme
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have renewed the push to bring informal sector workers into Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). This was the …