By Glory John Behind every child labour statistic is a young Nigerian whose education, safety and future are at risk, officials said on Tuesday as government agencies and international partners renewed their commitment to ending child labour across the country. Speaking during the validation of the 2024 National Child Labour Survey Report in Abuja, representatives…
By Glory Johnson More than 5 million Nigerian electricity consumers remain without prepaid meters despite slight improvements in national metering rates, NERC says. More than 5.1 million electricity consumers in Nigeria are still without prepaid meters, according to new data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), highlighting the continuing challenge of estimated billing…
By Darasimi Kikelomo Jennifer McNeill, DTM, a 24-year United States Army veteran, fitness entrepreneur, author, and leadership advocate, has been recognized in GLEBM Magazine’s International Women’s Day 2026 Special Digital Edition as one of the Audacious Women Shaping 2026. Featured under the headline, “Even at 72, I Continue to Challenge Expectations,” McNeill’s story highlights her…
By Richard Akerede Author and Kingdom communicator Claudia Newby-Tynes is recognized in GLEBM Magazine’s International Women’s Day 2026 Special Edition as one of the Audacious Women Shaping 2026. Claudia Newby-Tynes, award-winning author, mentor, and Kingdom-focused leader, has been recognized in GLEBM Magazine’s International Women’s Day 2026 Special Digital Edition as one of the Audacious Women…
By Raymond Akorede NLC and TUC have reaffirmed solidarity with JUAC workers and announced a peaceful rally to the FCDA in Abuja to press home labour demands. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have reaffirmed their full support for members of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), announcing…
By GLEBM NEWS DESK As some international banks pull back from African markets, Nigeria’s largest financial institutions are accelerating their expansion across the continent, according to industry reports. With higher capital buffers following recent recapitalisation efforts, Nigeria’s major lenders are using their strengthened balance sheets to diversify earnings and spread risk beyond domestic borders. Analysts…
By GLEBM News Desk ILO-supported, market-driven skills training in Ethiopia’s Somali Region is helping refugees gain employable skills and build sustainable livelihoods. Targeted, market-driven skills development supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) is expanding access to decent work for refugees and host communities in Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State, where formal employment opportunities remain limited….
By Glory John The International Labour Organization (ILO) on 6 January 2026 issued a media advisory announcing it will publish its “Employment and Social Trends 2026” 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…
