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Millions of Nigerian workers face growing social security risks, NSITF warns

Millions of Nigerian workers face growing social security risks, NSITF warns
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By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has raised the alarm over growing social security risks facing Nigerian workers, warning that the rapid transformation of the labour market through artificial intelligence, AI, automation, digital platforms and the gig economy could leave millions of workers without adequate protection. It is about the worker who suffers an injury in the course of employment.
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  • ✦The NSITF also emphasised the need for government, employers, organised labour, social security institutions and the media to work together to ensure that technological advancement and changing employment patterns do not create a new generation of economically active but inadequately protected workers.
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  • ✦By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has raised the alarm over growing social security risks facing Nigerian workers, warning that the rapid transformation of the labour market through artificial intelligence, AI, automation, digital platforms and the gig economy could leave millions of workers without adequate protection.
  • ✦It is about the worker who suffers an injury in the course of employment.
  • ✦The NSITF also emphasised the need for government, employers, organised labour, social security institutions and the media to work together to ensure that technological advancement and changing employment patterns do not create a new generation of economically active but inadequately protected workers.
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By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has raised the alarm over growing social security risks facing Nigerian workers, warning that the rapid transformation of the labour market through artificial intelligence, AI, automation, digital platforms and the gig economy...

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What is the latest development regarding Lagos State?

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has raised the alarm over growing social security risks facing Nigerian workers, warning that the rapid transformation of the labour market through artificial intelligence, AI, automation, digital platforms and the gig economy could leave millions of workers without adequate protection.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

The primary parties identified in this coverage include Lagos State.

What are the broader implications of this development?

The NSITF also emphasised the need for government, employers, organised labour, social security institutions and the media to work together to ensure that technological advancement and changing employment patterns do not create a new generation of economically active but inadequately protected workers.

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