Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to provide stronger legal protection for workers' safety, health, and welfare across all workplaces in Nigeria

This will cover construction sites, factories, farms, mines, and corporate offices.

The proposed legislation aims to repeal the Factories Act, Cap F1, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, and replace it with a new and comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety Act, 2025.

The bill, titled A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Factories Act, Cap F1, LFN, 2004 and to Enact the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 2025 to Provide for a Comprehensive Legal Framework for Occupational Safety, Health and Welfare of Workers in Workplaces; and fo...