Flexible jobs, fragile rights: Employers raise alarm over labour trends
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Chemical and Non-Metallic Products Employers’ Federation, CANMPEF, has raised concerns over the growing shift from traditional permanent employment to flexible work arrangements, warning that the trend could undermine job security, social protection and other workers’ rights if not properly regulated. The Executive Secretary of CANMPEF, Mr. Olorunfemi Oke, gave the warning […]
Dangote’s cement plants generate 60,000 jobs
“OUR greatest problem as a country is the rate of unemployment.” These were the words of President Goodluck Jonathan, at the commissioning of 6 million metric tonnes per annum, mtpa, cement plant at Ibese, Yewa North local Government area of Ogun state, built by business mogul, Aliko Dangote.
Pains of 84-year-old Delta State pensioner
MISTER Timothy Dumbiri Akpede, an 84-year-old blind pensioner served Nigeria in various capacities before retirement. He served the nation as an athlete, a councilor and a teacher before retiring on December 31, 1984.
Senate vows to expose fraudsters in pension funds mgt
THE upper chamber of the National Assembly has vowed to, through legislative processes, expose and deal with those behind the criminal and other unethical practices, especially non-payment of pensions that have inflicted pains and suffering on pensioners in the country.
Military pensioners appeal to Jonathan over 53 percent arrears
THE National Association of Military Pensioners, NAMP, has appealed to President Goodluck Jonathan to direct the Ministry of Defense to pay all military pensioners the 53 per cent pension increment and arrears owed to them.
Why we employ casual workers – Mokikan
There is allegation that 7 UP Bottling company has been engaging in unfair labour practices especially employing casual workers. How would you respond to the allegation?
