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ILO ADVOCATES FOR STRENGHTENED SOCIAL PROTECTION STATISTICS IN NIGERIA

As part of the ILO effort to support the government’s effort in monitoring progress in social protection coverage and tracking expenses, the ILO Abuja office paid an advocacy visit to the Statistician General of the Federation to discuss...

The Government of Sierra Leone Through NASSIT in collaboration with the ILO trains members of the technical and steering committee on the...

The government of Sierra Leone through the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations have kickstarted a new initiative to extend social protection to the informal sector.

The Government of Nigeria validates a Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar Manual and Gender Mainstreaming Strategy relating to Protection of...

With support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), within the framework of FAIRWAY global programmme, the Government of Nigeria has developed and validated a Pre - Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) training manual, and a Gender...

ILO facilitates convening a Coordination Meeting of the Technical Working Committee on Labour Migration Governance in Nigeria

In a bid to improve coordination among stakeholders working in the area of labour migration governance and management in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment convened a one-day meeting to discuss policy implementation and emerging...

Child Labour: Nigeria Intensifies Collaborations to Achieve SDG Target 8.7

In the global coordinated campaign to end all forms of child labour and forced labour, Nigeria, a pathfinder country intensifies efforts to rid its Artisanal Gold Mining (ASGM) and Cocoa value chains of the scourge, in line with the country's...

Nigeria Labour Congress and the General Federation of Workers Trade Unions in Bahrain sign a Memorandum of Understanding for promoting...

Strengthening Inter-regional Dialogue and Collaboration between Workers Organizations in Nigeria and GCC Countries for improved protection and promotion of rights of migrant workers.

ILO Partners with the Government of Nigeria to Strengthen Capacities of National Stakeholders on Bilateral Labour Agreements

A two-day National Workshop on Bilateral Labour Agreements was convened by the Government of Nigeria in collaboration with the International Labour Organization to train stakeholders on developing, negotiating, and implementing BLAs.

The Government of Nigeria, social partners and development partners launch new programme on just transition, placing jobs and social...

The government of Nigeria, representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations and development partners have launched a new initiative to place jobs and social justice at the centre of the ecological transition.

ILO and UI Certify SCREAM Trainers to Fight Child Labour

The ACCEL Africa Project in Nigeria is strengthening systems and providing stakeholders across spheres of the society with the skills and tools required to urgently eliminate child labour and achieve SDG Target 8.7 by 2025.

Facilitating social dialogue for enhanced involvement of stakeholders, including ILO constituents to promote decent work and social justice...

ILO Partners the Government of Nigeria to conduct a National Voluntary Review of the Global Compact for Migration and preparation towards the maiden International Migration Review Forum (IMRF)

"COVID-19 pandemic has brought about the most significant changes we have seen in workplaces in generations" says ACT/EMP Director Deborah...

Global study commissioned by the Bureau for Employers Activities of the International Labour Organization (ACT/EMP) and the ILO Regional Office for Africa, in partnership with employer and business membership organizations (EBMOs) across Africa, to...

UN Strengthens the Capacity of Nigerian MSMEs and Manufacturers to meet the demand for quality healthcare products and Personal Protective...

The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has led to a global health emergency and economic slowdown, necessitating prevention while promoting economic activities. Using the International Labour Organization (ILO) Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB)...

ILO’s ACCEL Africa Project Empowers Cooperatives in Nigeria’s Cocoa Value Chain

In Nigeria, the ILO’s ACCEL Africa Project is extending partnerships for the elimination of child labour and forced labour. The project strengthens support systems for farmers especially in the cocoa value chain, where child labour is prevalent.

Improving access to easy and ready to use information for migrants and migrant workers returning to Nigeria

Workers organizations in Nigeria develop an Information Guide to complement the national Standard Operating Procedures and practices around sustainable return and reintegration of migrant workers

The ILO Just Transition and Green Jobs for Nigeria Project Steering Committee Chart the Course for the Project

The ILO Just Transition and Green Jobs for Nigeria Project Steering Committee Chart the Course for the Project The Steering Committee of the ILO Just Transition and Green Jobs for Nigeria Project met on 27th January 2022 to map out strategies for...

Joining nets across countries and waters to better protect fishers and their stock

Reforming recruitment processes and standardizing operational conduct of private employment agencies in Nigeria

Arising from institutional and operational challenges that pervades the recruitment industry in Nigeria, the Federal Government with support from the FAIRWAY Programme completed a revision of the Code of Conduct for Private Employment Agencies,...

The ILO collaborates with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment on a Capacity Building Workshop for Desk Officers in Nigeria

The training sought to, build the requisite skill of 37 Child Labour Desk Officers and also equip them on the modalities of implementing the Actions Pledged by the Ministry during the launch of International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour...

ILO Partners the Government of Nigeria towards Reforming Recruitment Processes and Standardizing Operational Conduct of Private Employment...

Arising from observed institutional and operational challenges that pervades the recruitment industry in Nigeria, the Federal Government with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO) has successfully completed a revision of the Code...

ILO conducts training of business formalization coaches to help young agri-entrepreneurs formalize their businesses