By GLEBM News Desk Nigeria’s steel and engineering sector could face renewed industrial disputes if agreements reached between workers, employers and government are not fully implemented, organised labour has warned. The warning comes amid growing concerns over the impact of inflation, rising transportation and food costs and declining purchasing power on Nigerian workers. The union…
Cambodia trains 50 TVET instructors in industrial automation and digital construction through an ILO-China skills development partnership. By GLEBM News Desk Cambodia is strengthening its technical workforce as 50 technical and vocational education and training (TVET) instructors and technical professionals received advanced training in industrial automation and digital construction in China. The training, held from…
Global youth unemployment rose to 12.4% in 2025, with 67 million young people jobless, as weak growth and technology reshape employment prospect By GLEBM News Desk Global youth unemployment increased in 2025 as weak economic growth, declining entry-level jobs and rapid technological change made it increasingly difficult for young people to secure decent and stable…
By Dara Kikelomo The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced the death of its General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Okechukwu Ugboaja, Esq., mni, describing his passing as a major loss to the Nigerian labour movement and the global trade union community. Ugboaja died in the early hours of Saturday, August 22, 2026, following a protracted illness,…
The ILO has launched the PROSPECTS Africa Forum to promote decent work, skills development and employment opportunities for refugees, internally displaced persons and host communities across Africa. By GLEBM News The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched a new continental forum aimed at strengthening employment opportunities and economic inclusion for refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs)…
Labour ministers endorse new cooperation framework to strengthen skills development, formal employment and worker protection across BRICS nations By GLEBM News The International Labour Organization (ILO) has endorsed a new labour and employment agenda adopted by BRICS countries, describing it as a significant step towards expanding social protection, increasing women’s participation in the workforce and…
New initiative targets youth unemployment, environmental protection and inclusive economic growth through sustainable electronic waste management By GLEBM News The Governments of Zambia and Japan, in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), have launched a new initiative aimed at transforming electronic waste into a source of employment and economic opportunity for young people while…
As technology transforms industries and new forms of work emerge across the world, Nigeria faces a defining challenge: can it equip its young population with the skills needed to compete in tomorrow’s economy before the opportunity slips away? By Raymond Akorede Every year, millions of young Nigerians leave school believing they have done everything society…
Government unveils policy reforms, skills initiatives and employment programmes to equip young Nigerians for opportunities in the digital and green economy By GLEBM News The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development have unveiled a series of policy reforms and skills development initiatives aimed at preparing young Nigerians for…
Labour movement says skills acquisition must translate into decent jobs as Nigeria marks World Youth Skills Day 2026 By Kikelomo D. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on governments at all levels to prioritise job creation and implement policies that guarantee decent employment opportunities for young Nigerians, warning that skills development alone cannot address…
