FIWON
27 Feb
Workers in the informal sector of the economy have shown support for the planned two-day national mass protest by organised labour and civil society organisations, urging the government to put an end to the hardship the citizens are currently battling with.
11 Dec
Over 20,000 residents of Ketu-Ijanikin could heave a sigh of relief, after having lived with no market for years.
19 Oct
The Federation of Informal Workers’ Organisations of Nigeria (FIWON) has called on the Federal Government to create a Ministry of Informal Economy.
7 Sep 2023
Workers in the informal sector, under the aegis of the Federation of Informal Workers’ Organisations of Nigeria (FIWON), have thrown their weights behind the Nigeria Labour Congress’ (NLC) demand for an urgent wage review to reflect the current realities.
1 Aug 2023
The Federation of Informal Workers Organisation of Nigeria (FIWON) has called on the Federal Government to urgently revise the National Social Protection Policy (NSPP) to address the exclusion of informal workers from the old age support system, maternity care, support system and accident insurance.
11 Jul 2023
The National Productivity Centre (NPC) is partnering with the Federation of Informal Workers Organisation in Nigeria (FIWON) and Streetnet International to provide specialised training and research aimed at enhancing the productivity of informal sector players.
20 Jun 2023
A global alliance on street vendors and informal traders has recommended social protection for informal economy workers. The alliance comprising StreetNet International, alongside Women In Informal Employment...
20 Apr 2023
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has handed over start-up tools to the Federation of Informal Workers Organisations of Nigeria (FIWON) to reintegrate and create livelihood opportunities through access to skills and tools for migrant returnees.