1 hour 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 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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3 h. ago Workers’ Day: Ekwunife salutes Nigerian workforce, affirms South

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator Uche Ekwunife, Director General of the South-East Governors Forum (SEGOF), warmly congratulated Nigerian workers on Workers’ Day, Thursday, May 1, praising their steadfast dedication to national growth and productivity across all sectors. In a statement from the Forum’s Secretariat, Ekwunife described workers as the backbone of Nigeria’s development and progress, […] The post Workers’ Day: Ekwunife salutes Nigerian workforce, affirms South-East governors’ commitment to workers’ welfare 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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6 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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17 h. ago May Day: NLC demands action on economic hardship, slams Tinubu’s unfulfilled promises

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja As Nigerian workers mark International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2025, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a list of demands to the federal government, expressing alarm over worsening economic conditions. NLC President Joe Ajaero, speaking to reporters on April 30, outlined grievances ranging from harmful economic policies to rising […] The post May Day: NLC demands action on economic hardship, slams Tinubu’s unfulfilled promises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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 Workers’ Day: Farah pushes for better welfare, praises workers’ role in nation

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Farah Dagogo, former House of Representatives member and 2023 Rivers State governorship aspirant, has lauded Nigerian workers for their resilience and commitment to nation-building as they mark International Workers’ Day 2025. In a statement released on Wednesday, Dagogo described workers in public and private sectors as the backbone of Nigeria’s […] The post Workers’ Day: Farah pushes for better welfare, praises workers’ role in nation-building appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago AI, Digitalisation Will Promote Safety At Workplace — Expert

The manager of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) in Ilorin, Kwara State, Mr Armstrong Ojulari on Monday stressed the importance of the the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and greater technology compliance in workplaces. Ojulari stated this during an interview with LEADERSHIP at the sidelines of activities commemorating the 2025 World Day for […]

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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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4 d. ago Malaria day : Foundation distributes 10,000 Free mosquito nets, medications in Imo

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Ike Odoeme Foundation commemorated 2025 World Malaria day in Imo State with the distribution of ten thousand insecticide-treated nets and medications at no cost to vulnerable communities in Imo State at the weekend. The Foundation, in collaboration with the Imo State Ministry of Health with other partners of the latter, […] The post Malaria day : Foundation distributes 10,000 Free mosquito nets, medications in Imo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago World Malaria Day: First Lady declares malaria national emergency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, Friday said malaria was not just a public health issue, but a national emergency in Nigeria. Speaking on Friday on World Malaria Day 2025, she emphasised that Nigeria bears the heaviest global burden of malaria and urged renewed efforts to reverse this trend. The theme for this […] The post World Malaria Day: First Lady declares malaria national emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago First Lady declares malaria national emergency on World Malaria Day 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja On World Malaria Day 2025, First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu, issued a strong call to action, declaring malaria not just a public health issue but a national emergency for Nigeria. Speaking on April 25, she emphasized that Nigeria bears the heaviest global burden of malaria and urged renewed efforts to […] The post First Lady declares malaria national emergency on World Malaria Day 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigeria Must Reignite Fight Against Malaria, Says Remi Tinubu

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu has urged a renewed national push against malaria, describing the disease as a national emergency. Speaking in a statement to mark the World Malaria Day 2025, Tinubu said Nigerians must “reinvest, reimagine, and reignite” efforts to end the disease, which continues to claim thousands of lives annually. “The […]

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6 d. ago Taraba Advances Conservation Efforts With ANI Foundation Partnership

The Taraba State Government has strengthened its environmental conservation agenda through a strategic partnership with the Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation. To commemorate Earth Day 2025, the theme is „Our Power, Our Planet.“ According to ANI, the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focuses on enhancing protection and sustainable management of the expansive Gashaka Gumti […]

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6 d. ago Emzor boss, Stella Okoli champions local solutions for malaria eradication

By Doris Obinna   Emzor currently produces over 20 antimalarial SKUs which include: Maldox Sulfadoxine/ Pyrimethamine), Lokmal  (Artemether/Lumefantrine), Piramal TS  (Dihydroartemisinin/  Piperaquine), Diasunate  (Artesunate/Amodiaquine), and Chloroquine, in different dosage forms including tablets, suspensions and dispersible tablets.   In commemoration of the World Malaria Day (WMD) 2025, Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, has reaffirmed its commitment to […] The post Emzor boss, Stella Okoli champions local solutions for malaria eradication appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago MTN Nigeria, Digital Encode Partner To Inspire Next Generation Of Female Tech Leaders

MTN Nigeria and cybersecurity firm Digital Encode have joined forces with eBusiness Life Communication Limited to support the 2025 International Girls in ICT Day campaign. The event, scheduled for May 15, 2025, in Lagos, is part of a global initiative by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) aimed at bridging the gender gap in Information and […]

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1 week ago itel CSR – How itel Solved Water Crisis in Brigade Gama (B) Kasuwar Takari Community

As part of its unwavering commitment to community development and social responsibility, itel, a leading mobile phone and electronics brand, has brought a lasting solution to the water scarcity challenges facing residents of Brigade Gama (B) Kasuwar Takari, Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State. In a remarkable gesture to mark World Water Day 2025, […] The post itel CSR – How itel Solved Water Crisis in Brigade Gama (B) Kasuwar Takari Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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