September 09
Nigeria: Govt Backs NIPSS Plan to Unlock Nigeria's Orange Economy for Job Creation
Leadership
The federal government has endorsed the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in efforts to unlock the potential of Nigeria's Orange Economy as a driver of… Read more »
Nigeria: Fresh Crisis Looms in Varsities As Lecturers Lament Salary Shortfalls
Leadership
Fresh concerns over the implementation of the 40 per cent salary increase for university lecturers have emerged across the federal university system, with some institutions unable… Read more »
Nigeria: University Responds to ASUU's Indefinite Strike, Unpaid Salary Allegations
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that ASUU declared an indefinite strike at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on Monday. Read more »
Liberia: MCSS Teachers' Boycott Threat Puts Thousands of Students At Risk
Liberian Observer
The public education system is again approaching a potentially disruptive confrontation, with teachers of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) threatening to boycott… Read more »
Liberia: LTA Contractors Express Frustration
New Republic
Frustration is said to be mounting inside the Liberia Telecommunications Authority [LTA] as dozens of contractors say they have worked for over a year without permanent employment,… Read more »
Africa: Agunkejoye Wins Highpoint Africa Woman of Impact Award
This Day
Nigerian HR professional, author, social entrepreneur and gender development strategist, Mrs Izehi Hannah Agunkejoye, has been recognised as a Highpoint Africa Woman of Impact… Read more »
Nigeria: YouTube Can Never Pay Filmmakers What Netflix, Prime Video Pay - - Kunle Afolayan
Premium Times
The filmmaker also disclosed that he has invested more than ₦8 billion of his money in the KAP Film Village and Resort. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Begins Training for 4,074 Newly Recruited Teachers
Premium Times
Governor Otti warned the new teachers to guard their jobs jealously because their names were still "written in pencil". Read more »
Namibia: Public Service Chair Reads HR Practitioners Riot Act.
New Era
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has raised concern over non-compliance with laws, policies, rules and directives governing human resource administration in public service. Read more »
Ghana: NRCC to Rally Stakeholders for Youth, Women Jobs
Ghanaian Times
The Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) has pledged to mobilise key stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the Ghana Women and Youth Em+ployment and… Read more »
Ghana: Turn Strong Recovery Into Quality Jobs, Lasting Growth - World Bank
Ghanaian Times
Ghana must build on its recent economic recovery to create quality jobs and deliver lasting improvements in the living standards of its people, the World Bank has urged. Read more »
September 08
Kenya: Prolonged Nurses Strike Exerts Pressure On Public Healthcare
Capital FM
The prolonged nurses' strike is continuing to put pressure on Kenya's public health system, with essential services facing disruption across the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: World Bank Urges Zimbabwe to Turn Stability Into Formal Jobs
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has a timely opportunity to build long-term economic momentum and expand formal employment opportunities, according to a new World Bank Group report titled The Zimbabwe… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Urges Banks to Turn Recapitalisation Into Jobs, Production
Premium Times
The Nigerian leader challenged the banking and financial services sector to move beyond traditional financial intermediation and play a greater role in financing businesses,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tension Mounts As UNIBEN Pays Lecturers Half Salaries in August
Leadership
Academic activities at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) have been overshadowed by anxiety over the payment of half of August salary to members of the Academic Staff Union of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnapping - Kogi Govt Launches Workplace Security Sensitisation for Workers
Daily Trust
The Kogi State Government has commenced a workplace security sensitisation campaign across the 21 local government areas to encourage workers to remain security-conscious and make… Read more »
Nigeria: CiOD Launches Chartered Director Certification Programme to Raise Directorship Standards
This Day
The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD Nigeria) has launched its Chartered Director Certification (ChDC) programme that is designed to provide a structured pathway for… Read more »
September 07
Africa: All of Africa Today - September 7, 2026 [press review]
allAfrica
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Kenya: Ruto, Governors Set for Talks to End Nationwide Nurses' Strike
Capital FM
President William Ruto and governors are set to hold talks on Monday as pressure mounts to resolve the nationwide nurses' strike that has disrupted healthcare services across… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Health Workers Suspend Strike, Give Government 2 Weeks
Leadership
Healthcare professionals in Katsina State have suspended their planned industrial action, earlier scheduled to commence on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, giving the state government… Read more »
Liberia: Gongloe Questions Boakai's Salary
New Dawn
Veteran human rights lawyer Cllr. Tiawan S. Gongloe has written President Joseph Nyuma Boakai seeking public disclosure of his official salary and clarification on how the… Read more »
South Africa: 'Hands Off Soldiers' Pay' Union Tells Army
Scrolla
The South African National Defence Union wants an inquiry into claims that soldiers in Cuba were asked to contribute their own money. The union says investigators must establish… Read more »
Liberia: Coca-Cola Hit With U.S.$13m Jury Verdict
Liberian Observer
After 16 years of litigation, four former employees of the Liberia Coca-Cola Bottling Company (LCCBC) have won US$13 million in general and compensatory damages following a verdict… Read more »
Africa: Ai and the Shrinking Career Ladder - Africa's New Employment Reality
Daily Trust
Artificial intelligence, commonly called AI, and automated machines are no longer ideas for the distant future. In countries such as China and the United States, they are already… Read more »
Liberia: PPCC Boss Welcomes Pres. Boakai's Recent Nomination of Board Member
Liberian Investigator
- Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) Executive Director Bodger Scott Johnson has welcomed President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's nomination of Alex Chersia Grant… Read more »
