By GLEBM News Desk The Nigeria Labour Congress has used Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary to raise fresh concerns over the worsening cost of living, declining purchasing power and the economic pressures confronting workers and households across the country. In an Independence Day statement signed by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, on September 30, 2026, the…
By GLEBM News Desk The Federal Government and the International Labour Organization are reviewing Nigeria’s youth employment strategy with an emphasis on connecting skills development more directly to the needs of businesses and the availability of decent work. A two-day private-sector consultation held in Lagos focused on the challenges employers face in recruiting and retaining…
By GLEBM News Desk A Federal Government skills acquisition programme designed to reach five million young Nigerians has moved into its Oyo State phase, with officials highlighting technical training and entrepreneurship as part of efforts to improve employability and support income-generating activities. The programme’s Oyo phase commenced on September 28 and is scheduled to run…
By GLEBM News Desk Nigeria’s ability to generate sufficient employment and raise productivity will depend partly on whether investment expands across businesses, infrastructure, innovation and workforce development, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group has said. The private-sector-led policy organisation warned that current investment levels remain inadequate for the scale of job creation and broad-based economic growth…
By GLEBM News Desk Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is facing continued pressure from elevated production costs, exchange-rate exposure and weak consumer purchasing power, prompting renewed calls for policies that help businesses expand production rather than simply endure difficult operating conditions. The Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, has warned that the ability of…
By GLEBM News Desk Nigeria’s resident doctors have given the Federal Government a 14-day deadline to address outstanding welfare and professional demands, warning that failure to act could result in nationwide industrial action. The National Association of Resident Doctors issued the ultimatum at the conclusion of its 46th Annual General Meeting in Calabar. The doctors…
By GLEBM News Desk Workers in Delta State have resumed official duties after organised labour suspended its protest over the death of Unity Adeda, a Deputy Director in the state Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. The Nigeria Labour Congress in Delta directed workers to return to their duty posts after reaching an understanding with…
By GLEBM News Desk Nigeria’s grid-connected power plants operated at an average of 86 per cent of their available capacity in August, according to the latest operational data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. The plants had an average available capacity of 4,758 megawatts during the month and generated an average of 4,102 megawatts per…
By GLEBM News Desk Nigeria is intensifying efforts to attract German technology and investment into its steel industry as the Federal Government seeks to expand domestic mineral processing and rebuild industrial capacity around steel production. The initiative is focused on attracting investment in mineral processing, equipment manufacturing, technology transfer and the development of local industrial…
By GLEBM News Desk Mortgage financing options are being expanded for Nigerian workers, self-employed professionals and members of the diaspora seeking to purchase, improve or refinance residential properties. FirstTrust Mortgage Bank has introduced a broader portfolio covering conventional mortgages, mortgage refinancing, home-improvement finance, diaspora mortgages and short-term loans. The development comes as rising construction and…
