In putting people first and embracing the future, world leaders have called for coordinated policy responses and international cooperation to ensure that all get the benefits of technological advancement. 

A kid might claim ignorance of the ongoing ‘tour’ recently embarked upon by the Nigeria’s government and labour as regards minimum wage but if a full-fledged adult displays such an attitude, he may be regarded as an imbecile.

It is often said that while there is an abundance of policies to tackle youth unemployment in Nigeria, the framework to make them produce the desired result is largely lacking. Labour experts believe that there is an urgent need to fashion out appropriate action plan that is aimed at galvanising various opportunities youth can explore…

When the organised labour suspended its strike action over declaration of negotiation of minimum wage on Sunday, 30th September 2018, it was believed that a new minimum wage would soon be announced.

Organised Labour has demanded an immediate end to all forms of employment that offend human dignity, deny workers access to living wage and social protection. They also urged the Federal Ministry of Labour to step up and renew its commitment to further enhance its monitoring duties, ensuring that every employer complies with the provisions of…

Nature and nurture are critical factors in human development. While one influences the other, the ability of individuals to learn and apply such knowledge to needs in the society is imperative.

Unemployment is one of the major issues affecting Nigeria’s economy and its society. The rate of unemployment has increased during the last few years due to the fallout from the economic challenges.

The commitment to reduce barriers to decent employment for the youth has gotten a major boost as McDonald has joined 43 partners who have pledged to reduce barriers to decent employment for youth while boosting access to decent work around the globe. McDonald’s Corporation is the latest company to make a commitment to address the…

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has said that 67 million domestic workers who provide essential care for homes and families suffer violence and harassment, exploitation, coercion, verbal and sexual assaults and sometimes death.

Latest figure from International Labour Organisation (ILO) indicates that despite notable progress over the past 20 years, there are still persistent inequalities between women and men on access to the labour market, unemployment and conditions at work.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has lauded the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) to promote social dialogue between governments and social partners. 

Nigerian labour unions have always confounded me. As a teenager, it struck me as weird that the Academic Staff Union of Universities...