Shirley Murphy

From Displacement to Decent Work: How Syrian Refugees Are Rebuilding Lives Through Jobs in Jordanโ€™s Zaatari Camp

From Displacement to Decent Work: How Syrian Refugees Are Rebuilding Lives Through Jobs in Jordanโ€™s Zaatari Camp

By Darasimi Kikelomo ILO employment services in Jordanโ€™s Zaatari camp are helping Syrian refugees access training, secure jobs, and rebuild stable livelihoods through decent work. For thousands of Syrian refugees in Jordanโ€™s Zaatari Refugee Camp, displacement brought years of uncertainty, hardship, and dependence on humanitarian aid. Today, for some, access to decent work is beginning…

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NLC Urges Federal Government to Cushion Fuel Price Shock, Calls for Wage Relief and Refinery Revival

NLC Demands Review of Tax Laws, Urges Deeper Labourโ€“Government Engagement at Summonu Book Launch

By Darasimi Kikelomo The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently review Nigeriaโ€™s tax laws, fully constitute the PENCOM Board, and deepen engagement with organised labour, warning that exclusionary policymaking undermines democracy and worsens hardship for workers and the poor. NLC President Joe Ajaero made the call in Abuja on…

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First Bank Economic Outlook Forum Frames Resilience as Core to Nigeriaโ€™s 2026 Growth Path

First Bank Economic Outlook Forum Frames Resilience as Core to Nigeriaโ€™s 2026 Growth Path

By Raymond Akorede First Bank of Nigeria Limited has outlined resilience, policy consistency, and private-sector leadership as central pillars for Nigeriaโ€™s economic progress in 2026, following deliberations at its 2026 Economic Outlook Forum held in Lagos. According to Premium Times, which reported the event on 7 January 2026, the forum brought together economists, bankers, policymakers,…

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Nigeriaโ€™s Disinflation Trend Opens 2026 Economic Window, but Structural Risks Persist

Nigeriaโ€™s Disinflation Trend Opens 2026 Economic Window, but Structural Risks Persist

By Darasimi Kikelomo Nigeriaโ€™s recent slowdown in inflation has opened a narrow but critical economic window for policymakers, businesses, and households entering 2026, although economists caution that the gains remain fragile and highly dependent on sustained reforms. According to an analysis published by BusinessDay on 7 January 2026, Nigeriaโ€™s inflation trajectory has begun to moderate…

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Ecobank Nigeria Completes Early Repayment of $300m Eurobond

Ecobank Nigeria Completes Early Repayment of $300m Eurobond

By Raymond Akorede Ecobank Nigeria Limited has completed the early repayment of bondholders who validly tendered their notes under its $300 million Eurobond programme, ahead of the bondโ€™s February 2026 maturity. The bank disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, confirming the successful conclusion of its liability management exercise designed to optimise its balance…

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Real Estate Experts Say Nigeriaโ€™s New Tax Reforms Could Boost Investment and Housing Demand

Real Estate Experts Say Nigeriaโ€™s New Tax Reforms Could Boost Investment and Housing Demand

By Darasimi Kikelomo Real estate industry leaders in Nigeria say provisions within the newly enacted 2026 tax reform are expected to strengthen investment flows and stimulate demand for housing and commercial properties. News Agency of Nigeria Under the revised tax regime, pension contributions, health insurance premiums, and National Housing Fund contributions remain deductible, lowering taxable…

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Kingโ€™s Baton Relay for 2026 Commonwealth Games Begins Global Tour

Kingโ€™s Baton Relay for 2026 Commonwealth Games Begins Global Tour

By Glory John The Kingโ€™s Baton Relay for the 2026 Commonwealth Games has commenced its global tour, delivering a symbolic message of unity and competition to Commonwealth member nations ahead of the multi-sport event. Launched in Glasgow, Scotland, on 10 March 2025, the relay will traverse continents including the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Europe…

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ILO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

ILO Sets Jan. 14 Release for โ€˜Employment and Social Trends 2026โ€™ Global Labour Market Report

By Glory John The International Labour Organization (ILO) on 6 January 2026 issued a media advisory announcing it will publish its โ€œEmployment and Social Trends 2026โ€ report on 14 January 2026 at 08:00 Geneva/CET (07:00 GMT), with materials available to accredited media under strict embargo. International Labour Organization The ILO said the report will deliver…

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NLC Urges Federal Government to Cushion Fuel Price Shock, Calls for Wage Relief and Refinery Revival

NLC Presses FG on Wage Review, Security as Labour Sets 2026 Agenda

By Darasimi Kikelomo The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently review workersโ€™ wages, strengthen security across the country, and prioritise policies that directly improve citizensโ€™ welfare in 2026. The labour centre warned that organised labour would oppose any policies or actions that further impoverish Nigerians, stressing that workersโ€™ patience…

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European Stocks Poised for Gains as Global Market Sentiment Improves

European Stocks Poised for Gains as Global Market Sentiment Improves

By Darasimi Kikelomo European equities are set to open higher today, reflecting improving global market sentiment and renewed investor confidence across major regions. Early market indicators point to a positive start for key European indices, following gains in Asian markets and a firm overnight performance on Wall Street. Investors appear encouraged by easing risk perceptions,…

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