ILO, Labour Ministry Seek Better Jobs for Nigerian Youth
By Chinedu Echianu The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment have called for stronger coordination, policy coherence and sustained commitment to create better and more sustainable employment opportunities for Nigerian youths. The call was made on Monday in Abuja during a consultation with Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) […]
Dickson Names Takori, Ilo, Nwosu Key Advisers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, CON, has approved the appointment of Sani Takori, VinMartin Obiora Ilo and Steve Nwosu to key advisory and communications positions within his political office. The appointments, which take immediate effect, see Takori emerge as Political Adviser, Ilo as Chief Technical […]
Capacity Training To Strengthen Social Protection – ILO, FG
By Chinedu Echianu The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Federal Government have emphasised the need to strengthen the capacity of policymakers and implementers to ensure the development and effective delivery of inclusive and sustainable social protection policies in Nigeria. The call was made at the opening of a five-day Transform Leadership and Capacity Building […]
NLC: Illicit Financial Flows, Kleptocracy Threaten Social Protection in Nigeria
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised concerns that illicit financial flows and kleptocracy are weakening Nigeria’s ability to finance and implement effective social protection programmes across the country. The warning was issued at the opening of the second phase of a five-day Transform Leadership and Capacity Building Training on social protection […]
ITUC-Africa Warns Nigeria Over Labour Rights Violations
By: Chinedu Echianu The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has warned that Nigeria risks further reputational damage and reduced investment prospects if it fails to address unresolved labour rights violations raised before the International Labour Organization (ILO). Speaking on the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, ITUC-Africa […]
NECA Clarifies ICJ Opinion on Right to Strike
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has clarified that the recent advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on workers’ right to strike under International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 87 is neither a binding judgment nor a ruling, but an interpretation intended to guide further discussions among ILO constituents. The […]
NLC Petitions ILO Over Delegates’ Sponsorship
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has formally petitioned the Credentials Committee of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), accusing the Federal Government of repeatedly failing to sponsor duly nominated workers’ delegates to the annual International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland. In a complaint dated June 5, 2026, and signed by the NLC […]
Nigeria Moves to Tackle Emerging Forms of Child Labour
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has intensified efforts to eliminate child labour in Nigeria with the ongoing validation of the Draft National Child Labour Policy and National Action Plan (2026–2030), a framework designed to address both traditional and emerging forms of child exploitation, including technology-facilitated child labour and labour migration-related abuses. Speaking at a […]
Stakeholders Call for Social Protection for Informal Workers
By Julian Osamoto Stakeholders have called for inclusive social protection policies that address the needs of informal workers and Nigerians excluded from digital systems The call was made in Abuja during a roundtable discussion on Digitalisation and Social Protection for Informal Workers in Nigeria, organised by the Centre for Information Technology and Development in collaboration […]
ILO, EU Certify Trainers to Boost Nigeria’s Social Protection
By Chinedu Echianu The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the European Union and other development agencies, has certified a new cohort of social protection specialists in Nigeria, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s social welfare framework. The certification ceremony, held at the United Nations Building in Abuja, was conducted under the […]