Ngige describes FG’s investment in social protection as triple vaccination against poverty
July 29, 2022 The Federal Government says it is investing billions in social protection to fight poverty in the country. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, said…
WHO, others launch SunSmart Global UV App to help protect from the dangers of the sun, promote public health
June 22, 2022 The World Health Organization (WHO), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have launched new app for…
Minimum Wage: NLC urges FG to compel debtor states to pay
June 11, 2022 …Says states yet to implement infringing on the law The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has appealed to the Federal Government to compel state governors owing the National…
NLC, TUC, union leaders promise to support Sanwo-Olu’s re-election
May 2, 2022 …Gov seeks labour continuous support of LASG to deliver more dividends of democracy Lagos State workers have unanimously endorsed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for a second term in…
New WHO, ILO guide urges greater safeguards to protect health workers
Feb. 21, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) and The International Labour Organization (ILO) have published a new guide on developing and implementing stronger occupational health and safety programmes for…
For national interest labour shouldn’t be devolved to the states – NLC
Feb. 8, 2022 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has advised that for the sake of national interest, security and industrial harmony, labour should not be one of the items that…
Crucial changes needed to protect workers’ health while teleworking
Feb. 3, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have called for measures to be put in place to protect workers’ health while teleworking. In…
Renewable energy sector: 12m jobs created worldwide in 2020 – IRENA
Oct. 22, 2021 Renewable energy employment worldwide reached 12 million last year, up from 11.5 million in 2019, according to the eighth edition of Renewable Energy and Jobs by the…
LAGOS TO SERVE AS SDGs ACCELERATOR, INNOVATION HUB FOR SOUTH-WEST
Oct. 11, 2021 In line with the strategic vision of the Lagos State Government towards establishing a model for its sustainability agenda, the Office of Sustainable Development Goals and Investment…
WTD: Sub-Sahara Africa needs additional 15m teachers by 2030 – UN agencies
Oct. 5, 2021 Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to need an additional 15 million primary and secondary teachers by 2030 for the education system to recover from the COVID pandemic in…