FIWON NIGERIA

... the realities in Nigeria are indeed dismal!

@wode_maya @africaupdates There is no wrong erasing the artificial colonial borders, too, over time.

“Borderless Africa” doesn’t mean erasing borders but rather It means freedom to move, trade, work, and connect across Africa…

vanguardngr.com/2026/03/pensio… Pensions; 93% of Nigeria's workforce uncovered...

Getting prepared for a mass rally for social protection #inclusivesocialprotection

Wishing all hard-working mothers, especially those in informal employment, a happy Mother's Day! vanguardngr.com/2026/03/iwd-20…

'Evictions are a destructive force that destroys social cohesion, increases poverty and homelessness, and drives up rates of theft, robbery and gun violence'

premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssout…? 'From 1973 to 2024 there were 91 forced evictions in the city, directly affecting over two million residents. Large markets and commercial centres, schools and clinics were destroyed, compromising access to education and healthcare....'

The government might end up forcing people in informal employment keeping their monies under the pillow as it used to be. Taxation without social-economic inclusion...

'Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has warned that Nigeria’s tax reform could unintentionally criminalise as many as 40 million informal businesses if implemented without careful sequencing and adequate support.'

web.facebook.com/share/v/1Aeb1f… ...FIWON Cooperative is an example of social solidarity in action with access to credit, health insurance, assets acquisition etc for members...

@HRH_bankeoniru @bmjvermerlleey @POTUS Ha, princessi!

This is about religion. The Christian’s Council of Nigeria has demanded the IMMEDIATE bombing of some part of the north because of the massacres of Christians, these people are dishonest,bias, cruel and the have deep hatred toward peaceful Christians @POTUS bomb them all. Every single one of them

This is NOT about religion. The Shari’a Council of Nigeria has demanded the IMMEDIATE removal of the INEC Chairman, not because he is Christian, but over serious allegations of dishonesty, open bias, and deep hatred toward Muslims.

At the 12th Mont Blanc Meetings, @simcim reflected on the “global development emergency” & how #SSE strengthens democracy at work & supports fair transitions. 🔔She noted that a new brief on #HumanRightsEconomy & the #SSE will be out soon. Key takeaways: linkedin.com/posts/ilocoops…

According to the CBN’s GDP by Income figures, the real value of workers’ earnings fell from ₦28.27 trillion in 2023 to ₦25.48 trillion in 2024, a 9.85 percent decline after adjusting for inflation. This means workers became poorer in real terms, despite higher nominal pay.

Newly Released CBN Data Shows Nigerian Workers Lost $1.97 Billion in Purchasing Power in 2024, Despite Higher Wages ... Nigerian workers suffered a massive loss of purchasing power worth about $1.97 billion (₦2.79 trillion) in 2024, even though salaries rose on paper.

"What we witnessed yesterday was an unprovoked state violence against poor working people from informal communities whose lands had been forcefully taken and means of livelihoods destroyed...." Jamiu Towolawi, FIWON Official narrating his ordeal at the anti eviction protest.

"Yesterday was the day I realized tear gas can kill. I lay helpless on the floor, choking for air. I tried four times to stand up, but my body kept giving up on me. At one point, I thought today would be my last...

These guidelines, developed through the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), can help workers hold governments accountable and push for better protection where informal economy workers are too often ignored.

What good are rights if they’re not enforced? On 18–19 January 2026, workers’ organisations from across Africa met to review the draft Guidelines on the Protection of the Rights of Workers in the Informal Economy — an important step toward turning rights on paper into real change

Old-age poverty looms over informal sector pension crisis, FIWON warns vanguardngr.com/2026/01/old-ag…