10 h. ago ‘Nigeria’s 60m Informal Workers Social Protection Plan May Fail’

A former International Labour Organisation (ILO) social protection expert, Segun Tekun, has warned that Nigeria’s plan to extend social protection to over 60 million informal sector workers may fail unless deep structural flaws are addressed. Tekun, in a statement yesterday, said that although Nigeria has progressive social protection laws, they largely fail the informal economy, […]

Politics

3 d. ago FCMB Pensions targets informal workers as assets exceed N1tn

FCMB Pensions, a subsidiary of FCMB Group Plc, has set its sights on informal sector workers as it pushes to expand its asset base beyond N1tn, targeting N1.2tn in assets under management by the end of December 2025. The Managing Director of FCMB Pensions, Christopher Bajowa, disclosed this on the sidelines of the firm’s 20th Read More: https://punchng.com/fcmb-pensions-targets-informal-workers-as-assets-exceed-n1tn/

Politics

4 d. ago New tax system: What sex workers, touts, other informal sector participants need to know — Oyedele, tax committee chair

In this interview by SAM NWAOKO, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, discusses the objectives, key provisions, and expected impact of Nigeria’s new tax reforms. Drawing on his role at the centre of government policy design, Mr Oyedele explains how the reforms aim to widen the tax net, […]

Politics

8 d. ago NSITF, NLC deepen alliance on workers’ welfare as Faleye reaffirms social protection partnership

The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) as a critical partner in the delivery of social protection and workplace security for Nigerian workers. Faleye made the assertion while addressing the National Executive Council (NEC) of the NLC at its […]

Politics

2 w. ago FG pledges social protection for 60m Nigerians in informal sector

The Federal Government has said it is taking concrete steps to provide social protections to over 60 million Nigerians working in the informal sector. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, disclosed this on Tuesday, in Abuja, at the National Dialogue on Extending Social Protection Coverage to Informal Economy Workers. The dialogue was […]

Politics

2 w. ago Kogi Assembly Seeks Inclusive Social Protection Policy For Vulnerable Residents

The Kogi State House of Assembly has called on the state government to develop and implement a comprehensive Social Protection Policy Framework to address recurring social and economic vulnerabilities confronting residents across the state. The call followed a motion on Wednesday, moved during plenary by the Deputy Speaker and member representing Ibaji State Constituency, Rt. […]

Politics

2 w. ago FG, World Bank commit to expanding social protection, economic opportunities

THE Federal Government and the World Bank have reiterated their commitment to expanding social protection systems and economic opportunities for the poor and vulnerable citizens. The assurance was given during the visit of the World Bank Regional Manager for Social Protection and Labour for West and Central Africa, Mr Robert Chase, to the Minister of […]

Politics

3 w. ago Amorim: I stay off social media to protect my family from abuse

Ruben Amorim has opened up on why he stays away from social media, noting the decision is to protect himself read more Amorim: I stay off social media to protect my family from abuse

Politics

3 w. ago Australia Says Social Media Ban To Protect Young From ‘Purgatory’

The country will, from December 10, ban under-16s from a raft of the world's most popular social media platforms and websites, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The post Australia Says Social Media Ban To Protect Young From ‘Purgatory’ appeared first on Channels Television.

Politics

4 w. ago OTUWA laments West Africa’s deepening social protection crisis

•Demands urgent Just-Transition action West African labour unions have issued a strong warning about the region’s collapsing social protection systems and the urgent need for a fair, inclusive transition to greener economies, following a high-level workshop convened by the Organisation of Trade Unions of West Africa (OTUWA) in Abuja, last week. The two-day meeting, organised […]

Politics