NLC, EFCC Seek Stronger Partnership to Fight Illicit Financial Flow
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have agreed on the need to strengthen collaboration in the fight against corruption, illicit financial flows and kleptocracy in Nigeria. The agreement was reached when a coalition of the NLC on whistleblower protection, civic space and anti-kleptocracy accountability in […]
TUC Claims Credit for Three-Year Minimum Wage Deal
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has said it played a major role in securing the three-year lifespan of the N70,000 national minimum wage, instead of the five-year period initially contemplated during negotiations with the Federal Government. TUC President, Engr. Festus Osifo, disclosed this in Abuja at a world press conference, […]
TUC: Naira Grossly Undervalued
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called on the Federal Government to take decisive steps to strengthen the naira, arguing that the currency remains grossly undervalued despite its recent relative stability against the US dollar. TUC President, Engr. Festus Osifo, made the call in Abuja at a world press conference, […]
NLC, ITUC-Africa Mobilise Against Illicit Financial Flows
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), in collaboration with the International Trade Union Confederation-Africa (ITUC-Africa) and the Solidarity Centre, is set to convene a multi-stakeholder meeting aimed at strengthening trade union action against kleptocracy and illicit financial flows in Nigeria. The meeting, scheduled for August 12 to 15, 2026, will take place in […]
Labour Demands Review of ₦70,000 Minimum Wage
By Oluwakemi Kindness Labour leaders have called for an urgent review of Nigeria’s ₦70,000 national minimum wage, saying the current figure no longer reflects the rising cost of living and economic realities facing workers. The demand was made at the 2026 Nigeria Rights of Workers Summit in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, where labour leaders, government […]
NSITF Hits 85% of 2026 Contribution Target By Mid-Year
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) says it has achieved about 85 per cent of its 2026 contribution target within the first half of the year, despite undergoing significant institutional changes. Managing Director, Oluwaseun Faleye, disclosed this while declaring open the NSITF 2026 Half-Year Management Performance Review, held simultaneously across six […]
NSITF Pays N31.72m to Families of Five Workers
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has paid N31.72 million in compensation to five beneficiaries of federal workers under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). The cheques were presented on Tuesday in Abuja to families of workers who died or suffered injuries in the course of their official duties. The payment is […]
NEPC, Union Dismiss Strike Reports, Reaffirm Industrial Harmony
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), NEPC Unit, in Monday dismissed reports of a planned strike by workers of the Council, describing the reports as false and misleading. The development followed a joint meeting between NEPC management and the leadership of the […]
NSITF, Gambia Deepen Partnership on Workers’ Welfare
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has pledged sustained technical support and deeper collaboration with the Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund (IICF) of the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) of The Gambia to strengthen social protection and workers’ welfare across West Africa. The assurance was given by the Managing Director […]
Labour Minister Hails NSITF Reforms, Nigeria-Gambia Partnership
By Chinedu Echianu The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, has commended the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, for the reforms and digital transformation initiatives introduced at the agency. The minister gave the commendation when Faleye led a delegation from the Board […]