By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Governing Body of the International Labour Organization, ILO, has concluded its 356th Session in Geneva, Switzerland with discussions dominated by financial pressures facing the institution, ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the war in Ukraine, and preparations for a key leadership transition. The meeting brought together member representatives to review progress across ILO’s […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Global trade unions have launched a scathing critique of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, and the World Bank, accusing the two Bretton Woods institutions of pursuing outdated economic policies that are worsening inequality, deepening poverty, and fuelling job losses across the globe. The criticism comes as both institutions prepare for their Spring Meetings, […]

For cities like Lagos and Nairobi, jobs are evolving – but so are concerns over weak protections, poor regulation, and widening inequality. 

By Emmanuel Ulayi In a bold push to strengthen workers’ welfare across the country, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has taken its advocacy for the Employees’ Compensation Scheme, ECS, directly to state governments, recording growing acceptance and concrete commitments from key stakeholders. Spearheading this initiative is the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Fund, Oluwaseun […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Organised Labour in Africa, under the umbrella of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has commended the Government of Ghana for its decision to introduce visa-free entry for all Africans, describing the move as a landmark step toward continental integration and workers’ mobility. According to ITUC Africa, […]

As the future of work rapidly shifts under the weight of digital platforms, automation, and fragile labour systems, African trade unions are racing

ILO has raised fresh concerns over widening poverty levels in sub-Saharan Africa, warning that weak social protection systems

Labour leaders had earlier issued a February 27 ultimatum demanding the immediate release of funds to settle unpaid wage awards and other allowances

ILO, has raised serious concerns over what it describes as a deepening youth employment crisis, warning that millions of young people are grappling

Officers seeking elevation to the Director cadre on Grade Level 17 are still required to travel to Abuja. The policy has attracted criticism

ILO and the International Maritime Organization, IMO, have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring decent work and fair competition

Labour sources warned that the situation is breeding deep frustration and could trigger widespread industrial unrest if left unresolved.

NSITF has set ambitious performance targets for 2026, with its top management demanding greater transparency, accountability, and measurable results

Health record professionals have called for an urgent transition from manual documentation to digital systems

By Victor Ahiuma-Young For decades, workplace safety in many Nigerian industries has been treated as an afterthought—addressed only when accidents occur and compensation becomes inevitable. From construction sites and factories, to mines and agro-processing facilities, lapses in safety have often been excused in the name of productivity. The Federal Government says that era is coming to […]