95 m. ago PICTORIAL: Workers Converge At Abuja’s Eagles Square For 2025 May Day Celebration

Workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have converged at the Eagles Square in Abuja to commemorate the 2025 May Day. Workers were dressed in different attires to showcase their various profession and vocations. Security personnel including those of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigerian Security and […]

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2 h. ago May Day: TY Buratai Foundation urges Tinubu to increase workers’ minimum wage

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has urged President Bola Tinubu to raise the minimum wage in 2025 under the Renewed Hope Agenda to help workers meet the high socio-economic demands of daily life. The Foundation also extended warm regards to Nigeria’s labour force, encouraging their commitment to national development as […] The post May Day: TY Buratai Foundation urges Tinubu to increase workers’ minimum wage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Worker’s Day: Oyo South Senator Salutes Workers, Advocates Fair Wages

The lawmaker representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Sharafadeen Alli has extended warm heartfelt appreciation to all workers on the occasion of the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration. Senator Alli commended their resilience, dedication and unwavering contributions to the development of Oyo State as well as the nation while advocating for fair […]

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2 h. ago Workers’ Day: Kebbi workers have reasons to celebrate – Governor’s aide

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Alhaji Abdullahi Idris Zuru, Special Adviser to the Kebbi State Governor on Communication and Strategy, has stated that workers in Kebbi have every reason to celebrate Workers’ Day 2025 due to Governor Nasir Idris’s efforts to provide a conducive working environment for maximum productivity. In a statement issued in Birnin […] The post Workers’ Day: Kebbi workers have reasons to celebrate – Governor’s aide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Alake urges NIPSS to reshape Nigerians’ mindsets to drive progress

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has stressed that reorienting Nigerians’ mindsets is vital for effective governance and sustainable national development. Speaking while hosting participants of the Senior Executive Course 47 (2025) from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Abuja, Alake urged the institute […] The post Alake urges NIPSS to reshape Nigerians’ mindsets to drive progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Workers’ Day: Head of Civil Service celebrates Nigerian workers, urges innovation, excellence

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Didi Walson-Jack has hailed Nigerian workers as the “bedrock of national progress” in her Workers’ Day message, emphasising unity, innovation, and excellence as keys to overcoming challenges. In a statement marking the May 1 public holiday declared by the federal government, Walson-Jack expressed […] The post Workers’ Day: Head of Civil Service celebrates Nigerian workers, urges innovation, excellence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago First Lady celebrates Nigerian workers as “backbone of development” on 2025 Workers’ Day

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja On Workers’ Day 2025, Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, praised the nation’s workforce as the “driving force behind our nation’s progress”. In a heartfelt message, she commended workers’ resilience across formal and informal sectors, recognising their vital role in the country’s development. “Across all sectors, whether public or private, formal or […] The post First Lady celebrates Nigerian workers as “backbone of development” on 2025 Workers’ Day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Celebrating workers’ unrivalled contributions to national development

•Reclaiming the Civic Space in the Midst of Economic Hardship     By Bimbola Oyesola As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate Workers’ Day 2025, the mood among the country’s working population is one of both reflection and renewed determination. Amid worsening economic realities, soaring inflation, and increasing threats to fundamental rights, […] The post Celebrating workers’ unrivalled contributions to national development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Nigeria Makes Strides Toward HIV Epidemic Control Amid Funding Freeze

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, through the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP), has reported progress in Nigeria’s fight against HIV in the first quarter of 2025. The Director and National Coordinator of NASCP, Dr. Adebobola Bashorun, noted that the developments aligned with the Coordinating Minister of Health’s four-point […]

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19 h. ago May Day: Textile workers laud FG for establishing Textile Development Board

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna As Nigeria workers celebrate the 2025 Workers Day the National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration for the establishment of the Textile and Garment Development Board This was contained in a Statement signed by Peters Godonu and Ali Baba, President […] The post May Day: Textile workers laud FG for establishing Textile Development Board appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Nigeria Makes Strides Toward HIV Epidemic Control Amid Funding Pause

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, through the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP), has reported progress in Nigeria’s fight against HIV in the first quarter of 2025. The Director and National Coordinator of NASCP, Dr. Adebobola Bashorun, noted that the developments align with the Coordinating Minister of Health’s four-point […]

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24 h. ago FG warns youth chiefs against misappropriation of community funds

By Abel Leonard, Lafia The Federal Government through the Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande has issued a strong warning to traditional youth chiefs across the country, urging them to shun greed and avoid misappropriating community development funds. Speaking throught Chief Obinna Nwaka, at a two-day national retreat of the Traditional Youth Chief Forum of […] The post FG warns youth chiefs against misappropriation of community funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago New NYSC DG to corps members: Don’t use social media to insult anyone

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The 23rd Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has called on corps members to use social media responsibly and contribute positively to national development. Speaking to the 2025 Batch ‘A’ (Stream I) corps members at the temporary orientation camp located at Government College, Kurmi […] The post New NYSC DG to corps members: Don’t use social media to insult anyone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Avoid greed — FG warns youth chiefs against misusing community funds

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Federal Government, through the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has warned traditional youth chiefs nationwide to avoid greed and misappropriating community development funds. The message was delivered by Chief Obinna Nwaka at a two-day national retreat of the Traditional Youth Chiefs Forum of Nigeria (TYCFN) in Lafia on Tuesday. […] The post Avoid greed — FG warns youth chiefs against misusing community funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago NESG Opens National Dialogue On Leadership, Inclusive Growth

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has launched the inaugural edition of The Nigerian Hamilton Project: A National Dialogue Series on Development as Attitude in Enugu, setting the stage for a renewed national conversation on leadership, governance, and inclusive growth. Held at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, the event brought together thought leaders, academics, […]

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57 h. ago Sage Grey Finance joins UN Global Compact to strengthen sustainability efforts

By Chinwendu Obienyi   Sage Grey Finance Limited, a financial institution has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices, while becoming a participatory member of the United Nations (UN) Global Compact initiative — a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices. With the announcement, Sage Grey Finance […] The post Sage Grey Finance joins UN Global Compact to strengthen sustainability efforts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Tinubu praises Adenuga’s vision, impact on banking, oil and gas, telecom on his birthday

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu in a glowing tribute to Chairman of Globacom and Conoil, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., on the occasion of his birthday, lauded his monumental contributions to Nigeria’s economic development and nation-building. In a statement he personally signed and released on April 28, 2025, ahead of Adenuga’s birthday on April […] The post Tinubu praises Adenuga’s vision, impact on banking, oil and gas, telecom on his birthday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NLC Cancels May Day Celebration In Rivers, Calls For Rally Against Emergency Rule

Nigeria Labour Congress, has announced the cancellation of May Day celebrations in Rivers State, over the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the national leadership of the NLC on Sunday, directed all affiliated industrial unions in the oil rich state to limit the May 1 Workers’ Day celebrations to the […] The post NLC Cancels May Day Celebration In Rivers, Calls For Rally Against Emergency Rule appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NLC disowns circular on Edo May Day celebration, warns workers against intimidation

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has disowned a circular purportedly issued by an “Acting State Secretary” of its Edo State Council, describing it as “duplicitous and unauthorized” and warning workers to disregard the directive to attend a government-organized parade on May 1st, 2025. In a statement issued yesterday, and signed by the […] The post NLC disowns circular on Edo May Day celebration, warns workers against intimidation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NLC cancels central workers’ day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cancelled centralised Workers’ Day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states this year due to read more NLC cancels central workers’ day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states

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