Nigeria can’t defeat insecurity while poverty rages, PENGASSAN warns
Osifo said it was organised to ensure that the sacrifices and contributions of those who had served the association over the decades were not forgotten
Anti-labour practices: We won’t be silenced, NUPENG declares
Arguably one of the most powerful industrial unions in Nigeria, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, at its 6th Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference, NDC, in Lagos drew a bold line in the sand, sending a strong message to industry power brokers and policymakers amid chants of solidarity and defiance. NUPENG vowed to confront […]
FG unveils measures to tackle civil service compensation bottlenecks
For decades, Nigeria’s public service welfare architecture has carried a quiet but persistent burden – slow-moving compensation processes
Fear of sanctions grips state councils as NLC orders May Day street protests
The tension stems from a circular issued by NLC’s Secretary, Ugboaja, directing state councils to abandon traditional celebrations
Financial strain, geopolitical tensions shadow ILO governing body meeting
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 […]
Global unions attack IMF, World Bank over inequality, poverty, job losses
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of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, and the World Bank, accusing the two Bretton Woods institutions of pursuing outdated economic policies that are worsening inequality, deepening poverty, and fuelling job losses across the globe.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, […]
