By GLEBM News Desk Nigeria is targeting a major expansion of its natural gas industry, with plans to increase national gas production to 12 billion cubic feet per day by 2030 as the country seeks to turn its vast reserves into a stronger source of energy, industrial growth and export revenue. The strategy includes an…
By GLEBM News Desk A dispute over the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos, has escalated into a wider labour confrontation, with activities disrupted across Federal Government Colleges as workers and stakeholders demand greater clarity over the planned arrangement. The disagreement centres on concerns over the proposed transfer of the management of the prestigious Lagos…
By GLEBM News Desk The withdrawal of ride-hailing company Uber from Nigeria has triggered a labour dispute over payments, benefits and other outstanding obligations involving drivers who depended on the platform for their livelihoods. The drivers’ union representing app-based transport workers has issued a 14-day ultimatum demanding discussions over outstanding financial claims and other issues…
Following its 2026 Humanitarian Leaders Summit, HLN reached 500 families in Garki and Ketti, providing food and wrappers to widows and vulnerable residents. By GLEBM News Desk The 2026 Humanitarian Leaders Summit and Awards has concluded in Abuja with humanitarian leaders, nonprofit organisations and social-impact advocates calling for stronger leadership, collaboration and practical interventions to…
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…
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 Federal Government says there are no immediate plans to increase electricity tariffs, as it focuses on improving power supply, expanding nationwide metering and strengthening Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure. The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting an imminent increase in electricity tariffs, assuring Nigerians that its immediate priority is to improve power supply, expand access to…
Employers urge stronger investment in technical, digital and entrepreneurial skills to boost productivity and economic competitiveness By GLEBM News The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called for greater investment in digital, technical and entrepreneurial skills, saying Nigeria’s long-term economic growth depends on building a workforce capable of meeting the demands of modern businesses. The…
By Kikelomo D. Informal workers in Nigeria have called for a government-backed 50:50 pension co-contribution scheme to improve retirement security and welfare protection. The Federation of Informal Workers Organisations of Nigeria (FIWON) has urged the Federal Government to introduce a 50:50 pension co-contribution scheme for informal workers as part of broader efforts to strengthen social…
By Kikelomo D. The NLC has called for urgent action on insecurity following the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, warning that no community is safe. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to urgently address the country’s worsening security crisis following the abduction of dozens…
