LASCO revival tops discourse at Abiodun Aremu memorial
By Victor Ahiuma-Young THE call for the revival of the Labour and Civil Society Coalition, LASCO, and a renewed push for political change took centre stage at the first anniversary commemoration of the death of renowned labour and pro-democracy activist, Abiodun Aremu, as labour leaders and civil society organisations, CSOs, called for a united front […]
How we’re building Nigeria’s workforce — Dangote Group
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Dangote Group says it is not only building Africa’s largest industrial projects but also shaping the future of Nigeria’s workforce — creating over 150,000 jobs, training hundreds of engineers, and empowering communities nationwide. Vice-President, Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Devakumar Edwin, made this known during a presentation after a tour […]
Labour, employers clash over new industrial relations policy
A storm of controversy is brewing over the newly adopted National Industrial Relations Policy, NIRP, 2025
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”
