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ILO Commends Nigeria on its Preparation for International Labour Conference

As part of its preparation for the 106th Session of the International Labour Conference, the ILO constituents in Nigeria organized a workshop to prepare Nigeria’s delegates to the conference for effective and fruitful participation.

ILO welcomes the Maputo Consensus on safety and health in the oil and gas industry in sub-Saharan Africa

With the support of the ILO, governments, employers and workers from sub-Saharan African countries agreed to promote safer workplaces, productivity, decent work and inclusive economic growth in the industry.

ILO partners with Nigeria to ensure occupational safety at the workplace

ILO supported Nigeria in developing a national profile on occupational safety and health, which was officially launched in April 2017.

ILO calls for strong coordination to effect the National Employment Policy of Nigeria

Putting employment at the core of the country’s budgetary policy and integrating employment goals in the national development frameworks are essential tools to implement the NEP, says ILO.

Nigeria solicits ILO’s support for youth entrepreneurship skills development

The International Labour Organization (ILO) Abuja and Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) commit to enhancing entrepreneurship skills development.

ILO and ITF to develop skills and entrepreneurship in Nigeria

The ILO and ITF signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the capacity of the Nigeria’s Industrial Training Fund in skills development for youth and entrepreneurship education.

How to link the Future of Work to Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria

The ILO, its tripartite partners, academia, and other key stakeholders of Nigeria have agreed to support the Future of Work Initiative for inclusive growth and sustainable development.

ILO, Nigeria and partners to implement national policy on labour migration

Through the financial and technical support of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the European Development Fund (EDF), Nigeria formulated the National Policy on Labour Migration which...

ILO assists Nigeria in developing the first national OSH Profile

Through the financial and technical support of the ILO, the Federal Government of Nigeria has embarked on the development of a National Occupational Safety and Health Management System.

ILO and Nigeria to jointly promote green jobs opportunities

Promoting green jobs policies to generate decent and productive employment as well as skills needed for a greener economy were at the heart of ILO and Nigeria consultation process.

ILO calls for a strong social dialogue for sustainable development of Nigeria

Blurb: The ILO urged some 800 national delegates from the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria to better use social dialogue mechanisms for improved governance and sustainable development.

ILO to sensitize West African Trade Unions on Decent Work and Future of Work Initiative

The first strategic planning meeting of the Organization of Trade Unions of West Africa held in Abuja focused on raising awareness of workers on ILO’s Future of Work Initiative and the sub regional Decent Work program.

ILO and Nigerian Constituents observe World Day for Safety and Health at Work

With the support of the ILO, Nigeria’s tripartite constituents and major stakeholders commemorated the World Day for Safety and Health at Work at the National Human Rights Commission auditorium in Abuja.

ILO and Nigeria discuss the ILO Future of work initiative

Implementation of the Decent Work Country Program, the National employment policy and consultations around the ILO Future of work initiative were highlighted as a way forward for an efficient strategic cooperation.

ILO and National Labour Congress discuss the future of work

For the first time in decades, the new Director of ILO Country Office, Abuja paid a courtesy visit to the President of Africa’s largest Labour Union, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at Labour House, Abuja.

Fostering entrepreneurship education in Nigeria

Nigeria to integrate ILO’s Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) Program into NYSC curriculum to develop entrepreneurial skills for young women and men.

ILO and EU discuss how to improve labour migration governance

Improving the governance of labour migration and the protection of migrant workers’ rights at the heart of ILO and EU deliberations in Abuja, Nigeria.

ILO to support Nigeria's jobs and skills agenda

The International Labour Organization (ILO) renewed its commitment towards supporting the Government of Nigeria's job strategy to address the demand and supply components of employment creation.

ILO mourns death of Minister of State for Labour and Employment in Nigeria

James Enojo Ocholi, Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, died on Sunday, 6 March 2016 at the age of 55.

ILO and Russia consider partnership and cooperation in Nigeria

The Russian Federation and the ILO discussed areas for strategic partnerships to be implemented in Nigeria on the basis of a general bilateral cooperation programme.