ILO Platform Economy Convention 2026: Rights, responsibilities for stakeholders
Platform economy has raised concerns regarding working conditions, labour rights, social protection, and the use of automated decision-making systems
Labour writers plot path to secure jobs in age of AI
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Labour Writers Association of Nigeria, LAWAN, has announced plans for its 2025 annual conference, focusing on how workers and employers can adapt to the sweeping changes brought by Artificial Intelligence, AI, and other emerging technologies. Scheduled for October 10, 2025, at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Jericho, Ibadan, the event will explore strategies to […]
How Oshiomhole, Sunmonu, Ejiofoh, shaped my trade union career — NLC Dep Scribe, Bello
NLC’s Ismail Bello, has paid glowing tribute to veteran labour leaders who mentored and inspired him through his decades-long journey
Dangote, NUPENG face-off: Lessons for stakeholders
While the strike has been suspended and operations resumed, NUPENG leaders have vowed to remain vigilant
State brutality can’t silence us — NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has declared that no amount of state brutality or political repression will silence the working class, insisting that every attack on its leadership only strengthened its resolve to resist anti-people policies.
Upsurge in slave-labour factories worries unions
The 33rd annual seminar of NUCFRLANMPE provided unions the opportunity to raise alarm over precarious jobs replacing decent employment
No govt policy can stop strikes — Oyerinde, NECA DG
NECA DG, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, dismissed claims that the recently approved industrial relations policy was designed to stop strikes
Labour House document controversy: NSITF apologises to NLC
By Amarachi Daisy, ABUJA The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has moved to calm tensions with the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, by formally retracting a recent publication concerning the ownership of the NLC National Headquarters and tendering an unreserved apology to the Congress and its leadership. In a letter dated August 16, 2025 addressed […]
Economy out of ICU, citizens still in pain — NECA
Nigeria’s economy may have crawled out of the Intensive Care Unit, but citizens are still gasping under the weight of inflation, falling demand, and multiple taxes, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has warned.
Labour activist, Ogbeifun, preaches virtue in service
… as oil workers break tradition for ex-PENGASSAN, TUC President @70 By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Jimitota Onoyume Labour leaders, professional colleagues, members of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, and Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, friends, and well-wishers from across Nigeria stormed Warri, Delta State, in their numbers […]
Social security: New era for workers’ protection as Tinubu backs rebranded NSITF
By Victor Ahiuma-Young President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the reforms at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, describing it as the “New NSITF” in recognition of the strides made under the leadership of Managing Director Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye to reposition the Fund for better service to Nigerian workers. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at […]
