NLC Reports Nigeria to ILO, Accuses Govt of Systematic Assault on Workers Rights, Union Freedoms
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reported Nigeria to the Committee on the Application of Standards of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), accusing the Federal Government and some state authorities of persistent violations of workers’ rights, trade union freedoms and collective bargaining obligations under ILO Convention 98. Addressing delegates at the 114th International Labour Conference […]
ILO, UNICEF partner to strengthen Social protection systems in Nigeria
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have announced a new partnership, the Supporting Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Nigeria (SUSI) project, to strengthen Nigeria’s social protection systems to better support vulnerable populations, including children, women, and informal sector workers. ILO Country Director for Nigeria, Dr Vanessa Phala who spoke […]