Despite Legal Safeguards, Children Continue to Power Nigeria’s Farms NIGERIA’S agricultural sector, long regarded as the backbone of rural livelihoods and national food security, is increasingly relying on underage labour despite existing laws prohibiting the exploitation of children. Although the Child Rights Act and several international conventions outlaw hazardous child labour, millions of Nigerian children […]
Asagba of Asaba Pledges Support for Youth Employment as NDE Strengthens Partnership Monarch Reaffirms Commitment to Job Creation THE Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, has reaffirmed his commitment to creating employment opportunities for young people in Asaba, pledging the full support of the traditional institution for initiatives aimed at […]
Union Pushes for Urgent Wage Intervention CIVIL servants across Nigeria have intensified calls for a substantial upward review of salaries, urging federal and state governments to approve a 400 per cent increase in the current national minimum wage as workers grapple with worsening economic conditions and declining purchasing power. The demand emerged from resolutions adopted […]
California Takes Early Action on AI and the Future of Work CALIFORNIA Governor Gavin Newsom has signed what state officials describe as a first-of-its-kind executive order aimed at preparing workers, businesses and communities for the economic disruption that could accompany the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence. The move comes amid growing concerns that AI technologies […]
Government Flags Major Payroll Irregularities THE Cross River State Government has uncovered more than 2,000 questionable payroll records following an ongoing verification exercise aimed at sanitising the state’s wage structure. The discovery includes invalid Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs), duplicate entries, and suspected ghost workers, particularly within the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). Audit Designed […]
Federal Workers Demand Living Wage as Economic Pressures Mount Labour Discontent Grows Over Wage Debate FRESH tensions have emerged in Nigeria’s labour environment following the rejection of a proposed N100,000 national minimum wage by federal civil servants who insist the amount does not reflect current economic realities. The Federal Workers Forum (FWF), speaking through a […]
The Growing Trend of Informal Employment ACROSS Nigeria’s evolving labour market, a troubling pattern persists—job seekers accepting employment without formal appointment letters or written contracts. Driven by high unemployment and economic pressure, many workers prioritise immediate income over documentation. However, legal experts warn that this decision often exposes employees to significant risks that may only […]