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Nigeria moves to support the expansion of social protection for vulnerable communities at risk of child labour

Nigeria is stepping up action to protect vulnerable households through updated Social Registers, health insurance, and cash transfers in Ondo and Osun States. A strategic meeting organized by the ILO's ACCEL Africa project set the path for expanding...

ILO strengthens youth capacity to advocate for FPRW.

To strengthen the role of young people in promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW), the ILO, through the ACCEL Africa project, organized a three-day training in Lagos from 24 to 26 March 2025. Young workers from the Nigeria Labour...

ILO champions safe mining practices and protects Nigeria’s children from labour exploitation

The ILO tackles child labour and safety hazards in Nigeria's gold mining sector by equipping local stakeholders with tools for a positive change that protects the future.

ILO strengthens just transition efforts in Nigeria’s energy sector through social dialogue

With the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) convened a Power and Energy Sector Social Dialogue on Just Transition. The event, which coincided with the visit of the Director of the Just...

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Reclaiming our future: A village fight against child labour

Discover the inspiring journey of Kuchiko-Camp, a Nigerian village once an agricultural community, today is transformed by artisanal gold mining and child labour. With the support of ACCEL Africa, the community is making a change—moving children...

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From acceptance to action: Kuchiko, Nigeria unites to end child labour in artisanal gold mining

In Kuchiko, Nigeria, poverty led many families to rely on mining for survival, including children. Through the ACCEL Africa project, the community learned about the risks children face in mining and the importance of education. This story highlights...

The ILO collaborates with Niger state government to combat child labour

The ILO Country Office Director for Abuja, Ms Vanessa Phala, pays a courtesy Visit on Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State, updates him on ILO ACCEL Africa Project  achievements in Niger State and pledges more commitments to...

ILO Director-General strengthens partnership with Nigeria on decent work and social justice

During his visit to Abuja, Houngbo met with high-level government officials, employer and worker representatives, and UN partners to discuss labour market reforms, employment creation, and social protection.

Stakeholders hold advocacy meeting to push for enactment of the labour standards bill in Ondo state

The International Labour Organization (ILO) hosted a meeting in Akure, Ondo State, where Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), labour unions, influencers, and government officials advocated for the passage of the Labour Standards Bill. The Bill aims...

Start and Improve Your Business - Success Stories 2024

A business to empower women in northern Nigeria

Through Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) training, Rahila Abdu gained the skills to launch Household Essentials, a business that empowers women by providing training in liquid soap, body cream, and insecticide production. Overcoming financial...

ILO empowers Nigerian communities to access healthcare and combat child labour

The Global Accelerator Lab (GALAB) project, funded by the by the United States Department of Labor (USDOL), recently conducted awareness campaigns in Ondo State, Nigeria, to increase health insurance registration among communities affected by child...

Fighting child labour through financial innovation: a call to action in Nigeria’s cocoa and gold value chains

Child labour remains a pressing issue in Nigeria, especially in the cocoa and artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sectors, affecting 39.2% of children aged 5 to 17, as per a 2022 survey. To address this, the ILO's ACCEL Africa project has...

ILO's GALAB project launches community of practice to address child labour in Nigeria's cocoa sector

The Global Accelerator Lab (GALAB) project is launching a Community of Practice to empower informal workers' representatives in Ondo State to eliminate child labour in the cocoa sector.

Workplace rights are human rights: FPRW are the core principles we must uphold

Fundamental principles and rights at work ensure dignity, equality, and safety for all workers. In this short interview Olaolu Olaitain explores key workplace rights, including the elimination of child labour and forced labour, non-discrimination,...

Leveraging financial inclusion and livelihood opportunities to combat child labour in Nigeria

The article highlights the launch of the Social Finance Component of ACCEL Africa Phase 2 in Abuja, Nigeria, on November 7, 2024, as a crucial step in addressing the socio-economic root causes of child labour.

GALAB Project supports Ondo State’s effort to expand social register to combat child labour and vulnerability

Policy brief

Navigating Nigeria’s economic and labour market challenges: Pathways to inclusive growth and structural transformation

This brief aims to take stock of Nigeria’s economic and labour market situation with a view to outlining potential policy responses to support recovery from the current crisis and promote inclusive and job-rich growth. As the government of Nigeria...

Promoting responsible business conduct for the realization of decent work among enterprises in Nigeria

On 21 and 23 October 2024, the ILO, in collaboration with IOE and NECA, conducted workshops on responsible business conduct for the realization of decent work in Lagos and Abuja, gathering 164 participants to discuss the ILO MNE Declaration.

ESG Leadership Essentials: a global training to empower EBMOs

The ILO and ITCILO ACTEMP teams delivered the ESG Leadership Essentials global training.

ILO Harnesses Statistics for Improved Social Protection and Collaboration

The ILO’s ACCEL Africa Project trains key stakeholders on child labour indicators and data sources through better knowledge of research and household surveys towards effective policy development and intervention.