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ILO adopts first-ever global convention protecting platform workers

ILO adopts first-ever global convention protecting platform workers

By Victor Ahiuma-Young GENEVA — In a landmark move set to reshape the future of work, the International Labour Organization, ILO, has adopted the world’s first international convention aimed at protecting millions of workers in the rapidly expanding digital platform economy.The new Decent Work in the Platform Economy Convention, 2026 was approved at the closing […]
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NECA, ITF boost Nigeria’s leap into AI, cybersecurity, 3D animation skills revolution

NECA, ITF boost Nigeria’s leap into AI, cybersecurity, 3D animation skills revolution

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, and the Industrial Training Fund, ITF, have strengthened Nigeria’s leap into Artificial Intelligence, AI, cybersecurity, 3D animation, and data analytics skills revolution under their Technical Skills Development Project, TSDP, to empower young Nigerians with cutting-edge digital and technical skills needed to compete in the 21st-Century economy. The […]

From victims to entrepreneurs: NSITF gives hope to injured workers

From victims to entrepreneurs: NSITF gives hope to injured workers

By Victor Ahiuma-Young *Empowers 57 beneficiaries with start-up kits, work tools The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has given a fresh start to 57 beneficiaries of its Employees’ Compensation Scheme, ECS, through the provision of start-up kits and work tools to aid their economic independence. Presenting the empowerment items at the Fund’s corporate headquarters in […]

ILO rallies policymakers to strengthen Nigeria’s social protection

ILO rallies policymakers to strengthen Nigeria’s social protection

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has urged Nigerian policymakers and practitioners to strengthen the country’s social protection systems through evidence-based policies and well-coordinated implementation strategies. The ILO Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Vanessa Phala, made the call at the opening of an eight-day capacity-building workshop for policymakers in Abuja. The programme, organised by […]