FG, ASUU Sign Historic Deal, Pledge End to University Strikes
After 16 turbulent years of uncertainty, renegotiations, broken promises and repeated industrial actions, the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Wednesday signed what both parties hailed as a landmark agreement that signposts a turning point for the nation’s university system. At a ceremony in Abuja that was marked by […]
NLC Slams Tax Laws, Queries FG Borrowing
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the Federal Government’s economic and governance approach, warning that policies crafted without workers’ input were deepening poverty and undermining democracy. Speaking at the 85th birthday celebration and memoir launch of the Congress’ founding President, Hassan Sunmonu, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, faulted the new tax laws, rising public […]
FG Moves to Extend Social Protection to 60 Million Informal Workers
The Federal Government has launched a renewed push to extend social protection to more than 60 million Nigerians in the informal economy, declaring that Nigeria would not be able to build a just, equitable or resilient country when such a large portion of her workforce was left vulnerable. Minister of Labour and Employment, Mohammed Dingyadi […]