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 […]
The National Industrial Relations Policy: Matters arising
By Ivo Takor While briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, and presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced that the Federal Government had approved the National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) 2025. According to the […]
Labour won’t be silenced, NLC vows
By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Egufe Yafugborhi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) 21st annual Rain School, held from Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, will long be remembered as a reference point. Read Also: One year after: Stakeholders assess student loan scheme Besides labour leaders, government officials, activists, academics, and industrial […]
NLC gives FG 2 weeks to refund ‘illegally deducted 40% ECS funds’
“There is no basis whatsoever, both in law and practice, for the deduction of any part of the funds contributed to the Employees’ Compensation Scheme”
Nigeria among worst countries for workers’ rights abuses — NLC
NLC has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s abysmal record on workers’ rights, revealing that the country has again been ranked among the 10 worst nations
NECA fumes over lawmakers’ overreach, calls for respect of constitutional limits
He said that the incessant invitations extended to NECA member-companies by several National Assembly committees are unnecessary and costly
ITF declares war on unemployment, rides on NECA collaboration
ITF has restated its unwavering commitment to tackling Nigeria’s unemployment crisis through strategic partnerships and large-scale skills initiatives
NSITF, NDPC unite for workers’ safety, data privacy
By Victor Ahiuma-Young, ABUJA In a landmark move aimed at bolstering workplace safety and safeguarding digital privacy, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have formed a strategic partnership to promote workers’ welfare and data protection across the country. The collaboration was sealed during an inter-agency meeting held […]
Social security gets boost as NSITF, CAC plan data sharing pact on ECS
By Victor Ahiuma-Young In a significant step towards enhancing compliance with the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) and strengthening Nigeria’s social security framework, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has proposed a strategic data-sharing partnership with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). A statement by NSITF’s Head, Corporate Affairs Department, Alexandra Mede, informed that the collaboration was […]
Govs renew push to delist Labour from Exclusive List
The move to delist labour matters began under President Olusegun Obasanjo and has persisted under successive administrations.
Labour to resume assault on perceived anti-worker employers
By Victor Ahiuma-Young *Resuscitates picketing c’ttee, compiles affected employer’s names The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed the resuscitation of the Picketing Committee—an ad hoc body tasked with unionising workers and confronting perceived unfair labour practices, including casualisation and opposition to unionism. Sources told Vanguard that the names of employers considered to be notorious and persistent […]
Battle for workers’ rights shifts to National Assembly
“This hearing presents a unique opportunity to address persistent grievances in the civil service”
Industrial peace returns to MINILS as supervising minister wades in
By Demola Akinyemi The recent visit of the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, to the tense premises of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, Kwara State capital, has restored industrial peace between factions divided over the reappointment of the Director General, Issa Aremu. At the end of the […]
Unsung Labour heroes of June 12 struggle
Notable NADECO figures—including the current Nigerian President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Prince Ademola Oyekan; Chief Ayo Opadokun; and others—collaborated with the unions
Workers’ rights collapse globally, ITUC raises alarm
By Victor Ahiuama-Young Workers’ rights are in free fall across every continent, according to the 2025 ITUC Global Rights Index, with Europe and the Americas recording their worst scores since the Index began in 2014. Just seven countries now have the top rating of 1 for their respect for workers’ rights, compared with 51 — or […]
2 yrs of Tinubu: No gains, but more suffering, hardship — NLC
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said that two years into President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Nigerian workers and the masses have experienced no gains—only pain and misery. In an appraisal of the administration’s first two years, NLC President, Joe Ajaero stated that there has been nothing to celebrate since the government came into […]
