Daily Trust (11.03.2019) Experts have called on the federal government and other stakeholders to strengthen social protection programmes and policies for women and other vulnerable groups in the country.
The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper (26.06.2018) The Lagos State government will today launch the Vision Zero Conference, which is aimed at helping employees to develop attitudinal change and safeguard them at work. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode will be signing the Occupational Health and Safety Policy Statement for the state to serve as a platform to protect people from unsafe acts and conditions.
Nigeria Today (15.09.2017) Work-related injuries, diseases and illnesses claim 2.78 million lives annually. Of this mortality figure, 2.4 million are attributed to work-related hazards alone, says the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
developmentpathways.co.uk (17.08.2017) Will the design of a direct cash transfer in Nigeria ensure its ongoing popularity and sustainability? Guest blogger Gbenga Shadare considers the issues.
Bloomberg (22.06.2017) Nigeria is rolling out its first national social-welfare program modeled partly on Brazil’s Bolsa Familia in a bid to boost a weak economy and curb poverty by giving cash to its poorest citizens and ensuring their children go to school.
latribune.fr (22.06.2017) Annoncé en décembre dernier, le programme de protection sociale du Nigéria a besoin d'argent frais. L'ambitieux projet qui cible une réduction conséquente du taux de pauvreté nécessite près de 500 millions de dollars. La Banque mondiale semble prête à soutenir Abuja.
Tribune (30.05.2017) The Minister of State Budget and National Planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed says the Federal Executive Council (FEC) will soon approve the policy framework for social protection in the country.
Tribune (30.05.2017) The Minister of State Budget and National Planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed says the Federal Executive Council (FEC) will soon approve the policy framework for social protection in the country.
Tribune (30.05.2017) The Minister of State Budget and National Planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed says the Federal Executive Council (FEC) will soon approve the policy framework for social protection in the country.
YNaija (30.08.2016) Recently the United Nations, through its special Rappouteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP’s), Professor Beyani Chaloka, called on the Government of Nigeria to put in place a comprehensive and coordinated approach in addressing the problems of internally displaced persons in Nigeria.
