The European Union said Wednesday it will ban products made from forced labour as China faces rising criticism that the Uyghur people in the Xinjiang region are being forced into slave labour. The plan by Brussels does not specifically mention China, but will instead focus on all products made from forced labour — including those made within the bloc. “This Read More
Ikeja Electric has appealed to its customers over the disruption in power supply, blaming it on the ongoing nationwide picketing of Transmission Stations by the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE). The power distribution company in a statement to its customers said customers are currently experiencing disruption of power supply as most stations within its network have been shut down. Read More
The Organised Labour has called on the federal government to make the social protection programme a priority to eliminate child labour in the country. The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), made this known in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Abuja to mark the World’s Day Against Child Read More
Following the revolutionary lecture and rally, which was held at Glover Memorial Hall, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, Habibu Raji Abdallah was arrested and charged to court, along with his compatriots; who were all very resolute in fighting the colonialists, towards the attainment of political independence for Nigeria. Thereupon, Habibu Raji Abdallah, delivered a famous revolutionary speech at the Lagos High Court, where Read More
The federal government has said the use of labour-based technology in the construction and maintenance of public works boosts employment in the country. Minister for Labour and Employment Dr Chris Ngige stated this as he flagged off the 7th meeting of the National Employment Council in Abuja, with the theme, “Use of Labour-Based Technology in the Construction and Maintenance of Read More
The Organised Labour in Nigeria on Tuesday announced suspension of its protest over planned removal of subsidy on fuel by the federal government. The latest decision is coming shortly after President Muhammadu Buhari announced suspension on the removal of fuel subsidy. The new pump price was expected to take effect as from July, 2022. The organised labour made up of Read More
The readiness of the federal government to implement the policy of allocating five per cent jobs to people living with disabilities (PLWDs) in both public and private sectors is a welcome development though long overdue. Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige, made the disclosure in Abuja last week while addressing a large crowd of PLWDs at the 16thanniversary Read More
The federal government has expressed readiness to implement the law mandating Five per cent of jobs at both private and public sectors are allocated to people living with disabilities. Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige, who made this disclosure weekend in Abuja said his ministry will issue circular to all the ministries and parastatals by next week. Already, Read More
Trustfund Pensions has urged employers of labour to ensure compliance with the National Pension Commission directives on Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for their employees. The fund also told employers to frequently interact with their employees’ Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) to be up to date on happenings within the industry. Speaking during an interactive meeting with employers in Abuja, Trustfund Pensions Read More
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Country Director for Nigeria, Ms Vanessa Phala, has reiterated the commitment of the organisation towards eliminating exploitation of domestic workers and promotion of decent work across the globe. Ms Phala made this known at the Validation Meeting of the Report of the Study on Nigeria’s Domestic Work Sector in Abuja recently. She said the situation Read More
Ongoing mobilization towards ensuring that Vice President Yemi succeeds President Muhammadu Buhari has received further boost with the APC National Headquarters formal recognition of the Progressive Consolidation Group (PCG). An October 4, 2021 letter issued by the APC and titled ‘Letter of Recognition as Support Group’ formally makes the pro-Osinbajo PCG the first 2023 presidential mobilization group to be granted Read More
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is partnering the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Nigeria’s foremost International Centre of Excellence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the area training . The partnership was cemented when President DBI Prof. Mohammed Ajiya paid a courtesy visit to President Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Ayuba Wabba at the Pascal Bafyau Labour House Abuja. Ajiya Read More
Bauchi state Governor Bala Abdukadir Mohammed has urged Nigerians to continue making sacrifice so the country can remain on the path of greatness. The governor made the call Thursday in a goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of its 61st independence anniversary in Bauchi. He said: “The 61st Independence anniversary should be used to reflect on the struggle and Read More
In a bid to lift the nation’s educational system, the Nigerian and Ukrainian governments have met in Abuja to discuss modalities of developing bilateral relationship between both countries. This is even as both countries have intensified talks on cooperation and signing of agreements with focus on Ukranian experience. Hosting a delegation of Ukraine Embassy in Nigeria together with Ukrainian Center Read More
The African Peace Brand at an elaborate event in Abuja slated for November 11, 2021 will hold this year edition of its Awards ceremony. For this event, 33 eminent personalities, among which are 21Nigerians have been nominated for different categories of awards. Among those listed in the Special Award category include the President of Ghana, HE Nana Addo Dankwa- Akufo Read More
Minister of State for Labour and Employment Festus Keyamo has announced plans to extend the Extended Special Public Works (ESPW) programme, also known as the 774,000 jobs, next year and beyond. The minister said this at a three-day training for zonal directors and state coordinators of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE). He said the meeting was to provide solutions Read More
As part of activities lined up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the creation of Osun State, the government, Wednesday, listed former governor Adebisi Akande, Pastor Enoch Adeboye (General Overseer, RCCG worldwide), Sheikh Abdur’rasheed Hadiyatulla (President, Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria), and former Chief of Defense Staff, General Ipoola Alani Akinrinnade, rtd, for lifetime achievement award. Others in the Read More
“The Garbage School”, an adaptation of a novel written by Abdullahi Ismaila, an acclaimed writer, academic and the spokesperson of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), would be hitting the cinema nationwide from September 24. Co-produced by Jessica Agu and Ismaila, the lead character of the movie is the multiple award-winning actor and comedian, Nkem Owoh. The movie also features Sani Read More
The director-general/chief executive, Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, Comrade Issa Aremu, has commiserated with the family of Mohammed Fawehinmi, describing him as “a strident voice against injustice, greed and repression.” Mohammed, the son of the late Gani Fawehinmi died recently, at the age of 52, but Comrade Aremu in his condolence message to the Fawehinmi family on Friday Read More
Ahead of 2023 governorship election in Ebonyi state, indigenes of the state under the aiges of Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Diaspora (AESID) have rejected zoning agreement, saying competence, capability and credibility should be the standard for anyone to succeed governor Dave Umahi. The group said: “Ebonyi people truly deserve nothing but the best, most credible and competent hand Read More
The governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on the platform of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has appealed to the National Association of Residents Doctors (NARD) to negotiate their grievances with affected state governments and end the ongoing nationwide strike. The APC governors also said that issues affecting resident doctors in federal establishments should be negotiated with the Read More
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was not qualified to criticise the current administration on the worsening insecurity in Nigeria. Responding to an earlier statement released by the PDP, APC reassured Nigerians that “the security of the nation is of the highest priority to the President Muhammadu Buhari administration and this government is Read More
Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) Salihu Moh Lukman, has slammed Nigerian Ministers of Labour and Employment Chris Ngige and Festus Keyamo over their inability to prevent the ongoing indefinite strike by the the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). On August 2, 2021, NARD began indefinite nationwide strike over demands for improved conditions, payment of salaries ranging Read More
Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has warned that the continent of Africa will lose it respect to the world if the Nigeria cease to exist as a Nation. Ganduje, however, called on seccessionits agitators to stop immediately and give dialogue a chance. Speaking Thursday in Abuja at the second public lecture series organised by the APC Press Corps Read More
In a bid to sensitise Nigerians against the dangers of Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) in the world of work, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) took its campaign to the popular Mile12 market, Ketu in Lagos state. Based on findings from a recent research study conducted by the NLC women commission, the market was identified as one of the informal Read More
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