ILO Releases New Guidance on Unemployment Protection
The ILO has launched a new brief on building rights-based unemployment protection, linking income security to job creation. Learn how this affects Nigeria's labour market.
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Nigeria Not Among World's 30 Most Miserable Nations
Nigeria is excluded from the 2024 list of the world's 30 most miserable countries, per the Okun's Misery Index. Discover what this means for the nation's economy.
Germany Imposes Tougher Penalties for Job Seekers
Germany's coalition government overhauls unemployment benefits, introducing stricter penalties for job seekers who refuse work or miss appointments. The reform aims to boost employment amid economic downturn.
Graduate Cries Out Over Working as POS Operator
A Nigerian female graduate shares her emotional story of working as a POS operator, lamenting her situation after a stranger questioned her career path. Read her story and public reactions.
Lady Gets 6 Job Offers After 46 Interviews, Rejections
A Nigerian job seeker's persistence pays off as she secures six job offers after seven months of unemployment and 46 interviews. Her viral TikTok story inspires thousands.
Omogiafo Champions Entrepreneurs as Nigeria's Economic Future
Dr. Owen Omogiafo of Transcorp urged Nigerian entrepreneurs to lead economic transformation at MMC 7.0, highlighting trust, funding, and resilience as keys to success. Read her full vision.
US Jobless Rate Climbs to 4.6%, Highest in Four Years
US unemployment rose to 4.6% in November, its highest level since 2021, as the economy lost 105,000 jobs in October. Read the full analysis of the cooling labour market and its global implications.
Nigeria Expands SIYB Training to Fight Unemployment
Nigeria's Labour Ministry and the ILO have certified over 25 new SIYB trainers to boost entrepreneurship and tackle unemployment, informality, and underemployment, especially among youth and women.
Jega: Nigeria's stability threatened by lack of youth opportunities
Former INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega warns Nigeria risks instability if youth neglect continues. He calls for urgent action and investment in education, jobs, and governance inclusion. Read more.
Nigeria's Job Crisis: Agriculture Holds Key to Mass Employment
Experts reveal Nigeria is forfeiting millions of potential jobs by sidelining agriculture. A new report urges strategic investment to transform the sector into the nation's biggest employer and solve food insecurity.
Bamidele Urges Graduates to Embrace Digital Skills for Jobs
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele calls for investment in digital tech and entrepreneurial training to combat youth unemployment. He spoke at YABATECH's 37th convocation lecture.
Bamidele Urges YABATECH Grads to Embrace Digital Skills
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele told 8,000 YABATECH graduates that digital skills are key to tackling unemployment. He highlighted new tech laws and called for curriculum reforms.
Man Uses Industrial Iron to Secure Home Against Kidnappers
A Nigerian man's innovative home security design using industrial galvanized angle iron goes viral on TikTok. His daughter explains how rising insecurity inspired the unusual protection method.
CBN Orders Banks To Withdraw Misleading Adverts
The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered all banks to withdraw misleading advertisements. New rules require pre-approval notifications and compliance attestations to protect consumers.
University Graduate Works as Fuel Attendant, Sparks Reactions
A Nigerian university graduate shares his journey from completing NYSC to working as a filling station attendant, sparking massive online reactions and discussions about employment challenges.
Police withdraw 11,566 officers from VIP protection
IGP Kayode Egbetokun confirms withdrawal of 11,566 police officers from VIP duties following President Tinubu's directive. Officers redeployed to frontline policing to combat crime nationwide.
Zamfara First Lady launches 16-Day GBV Activism
Zamfara State's First Lady, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has launched the 2025 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, calling for unified action and digital safety.
House Committee Warns of Digital Payment Vulnerabilities
A House of Representatives committee reveals alarming cybersecurity gaps in Nigeria's digital payment systems, exposing citizens to fraud and national security risks. Learn how to protect your finances.
West Africa Demands Stronger Social Protection Systems
West African leaders unite to demand urgent implementation of social protection frameworks and fair green transition policies. Learn how this affects workers across the region.
NSITF Pays N75.8m Compensation to 3 in Port Harcourt
The NSITF has disbursed N75.8 million under the Employee Compensation Scheme to three beneficiaries in Port Harcourt, reaffirming its commitment to social protection for Nigerian workers.
24 Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Regain Freedom
Northern advocacy group hails President Tinubu and Defence Minister Matawalle for successful rescue operation of 24 kidnapped schoolgirls in Kebbi state. Read full details.
Akande, Ex-CDS Link Insecurity to Human Capacity Crisis
Chief Bisi Akande and former CDS General Christopher Musa warn that Nigeria's untrained youth population poses a severe security threat. Urgent investment in education and vocational training needed to defuse the time bomb.
Man remanded for alleged sexual assault on 3-year-old
Joseph Olasope remanded in Kirikiri prison for allegedly assaulting a 3-year-old pupil in Lagos school. Case adjourned until December 10 for DPP's advice. Share to raise awareness.
IUX Brokerage Grows 68%, Enhances Client Protection
IUX brokerage reports explosive 68% quarterly growth to $541B in trading volume. Discover their risk management safeguards including negative balance protection and segregated funds for Nigerian traders.
Oyedepo: Marijuana Planted in My Car in 1987
Bishop David Oyedepo recounts how marijuana was secretly planted in his car in 1987 Kaduna in alleged frame-up attempt. Police later searched the exact spot where drugs were hidden.
Nigeria's Untrained Youth Crisis - Akande Warns
Chief Bisi Akande warns Nigeria faces youth anger over human capacity crisis. Urgent training in science and technology needed to prevent national destabilization.
UNICEF, Nigeria Leaders Push for Child Rights Protection
UNICEF and Nigerian stakeholders call for urgent action to protect children's rights, education, and safety. Learn how government programs aim to reach millions by 2030.
Over 75% of Trafficked Victims Are Children
ICMPD reveals over 75% of trafficked victims in West Africa are children. NAPTIP and Edo State launch teacher training to combat trafficking through education.
IUX Trading Volumes Jump 68% Amid Rapid Growth
IUX broker reports 68% quarterly growth to $541B. Explore how their negative balance protection, zero stop-out, and segregated funds safeguard Nigerian traders in volatile markets.
Nigerian sentenced for $290K COVID-19 fraud in US
Temitope Bashua, 29-year-old Nigerian, sentenced to 30 months in US prison for $290,000 COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. Learn details of the case and consequences.
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