51 m. ago Workers’ Day: Your hard work won’t be in vain, Labour Party tells workers

From Okwe Obi, Abuja On International Workers’ Day, Thursday, May 1, the Labour Party (LP) of Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to championing the dignity, welfare, and rights of Nigerian workers, assuring them that their efforts will not be wasted. The party described workers as the “true architects of Nigeria’s survival” who must not be taken […] The post Workers’ Day: Your hard work won’t be in vain, Labour Party tells workers 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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7 h. ago May Day: CAPPA urges FG, states to prioritise workers’ welfare, living wage

From Idu Jude, Abuja On International Workers’ Day, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) commended Nigerian workers while urging federal and state governments to implement a living wage to prioritise workers’ welfare. In a statement, CAPPA described workers as the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, yet they face exploitation, unsafe working conditions, inadequate wages, and […] The post May Day: CAPPA urges FG, states to prioritise workers’ welfare, living wage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Akpabio assures workers of National Assembly’s focus on welfare, labour

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President Godswill Akpabio has pledged that the 10th National Assembly will prioritise workers’ welfare, security, safety, and service conditions, ensuring labour-friendly legislation receives due attention. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio vowed to protect workers’ rights, stating, “Under our eyes, […] The post Akpabio assures workers of National Assembly’s focus on welfare, labour-friendly laws appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 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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23 h. ago Local defence firms urge FG’s support to boost security, economy

As Nigeria seeks to bolster its national security and reduce economic dependence, a new push is emerging to prioritise local read more Local defence firms urge FG’s support to boost security, economy

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23 h. ago Ogoni Foundation Urges Federal Gov’t, Oil Companies To Prioritise Region’s Dev’t

A Nigerian non-governmental organisation, the Ogoni Voice Achievers Foundation (OVAF), has called on the Federal Government, International Oil Companies (IOCs), and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to address the pressing needs of the Ogoni people and support sustainable development in Ogoni land. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Khana LGA, OVAF’s Founder […]

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24 h. ago Ferdinand, Crouch urge Man United to sign Osimhen over Delap

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand and ex-Liverpool striker Peter Crouch have urged the Red Devils to prioritise the signing read more Ferdinand, Crouch urge Man United to sign Osimhen over Delap

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28 h. ago Prioritise Trade Facilitation To Boost Productive Sector, Manufacturers Urge Govt

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the government to prioritise improved trade facilitation measures to address the current constraints hindering the optimum peformance of the productive  sector. The Association stated this, while expressing deep concerns over reported plans by the Nigeria Customs Service to reintroduce the four per cent Free-on-Board Levy. They […]

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3 d. ago Soludo committed to workers welfare in Anambra – Ezenwaka, State Civil Service Commission boss

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Chairman, Anambra State Civil Service Commission, Anambra State, Tony Ezenwaka has stated that the Prof Chukwuma Soludo led administration in Anambra State is committed to workers welfare. Ezenwaka spoke when the Anambra State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress,NLC, Comrade Humphrey Emeka Nwafor paid him a solidarity visit. Ezenwaka, a union […] The post Soludo committed to workers welfare in Anambra – Ezenwaka, State Civil Service Commission boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Abandonment of agriculture cause of food insufficiency – Afe Babalola

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Aare Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has attributed Nigeria’s food insufficiency to the abandonment of agriculture. Speaking at the 2024 African Man of the Year in Food Security investiture by the Global Food Security Initiative for Green Sustainability in ABUAD, Babalola urged governments and Nigerians to prioritise […] The post Abandonment of agriculture cause of food insufficiency – Afe Babalola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Patients Stranded As NMA Affiliates Begin Strike In Akwa Ibom

  Affiliate bodies of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State chapter, have embarked on a strike following the failure of the authorities of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) to address various issues in dispute bothering on emoluments and welfare of the medical workers. The aggrieved unions, LEADERSHIP Weekend learnt, included the Medical and […]

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5 d. ago Continental Hotel Celebrates Workers’ Day, Commits To Personnel Welfare

Continental Hotel’s emphasis on employee welfare and development has created a positive work environment, driving exceptional service and memorable experiences for guests. The cluster director, Human Resources, Continental Hotels, Niyi Agoro, who disclosed this as part of the company’s efforts to celebrate Workers’ Day, said its  commitment to employee welfare is a key factor in […]

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5 d. ago Osifo vows to prioritize workers’ welfare as TUC elects new leadership

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The newly re-elected President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Festus Osifo, has pledged to prioritize the welfare of Nigerian workers and intensify efforts toward improved remuneration and union rights during his tenure. Osifo made this promise while addressing delegates at the first Quadrennial National Delegates’ Conference of the […] The post Osifo vows to prioritize workers’ welfare as TUC elects new leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu reaffirms commitment to workers’ welfare at TUC quadrennial conference

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerian workers and ensuring fair labour practices amid growing economic challenges in the country. The President, who was represented by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, made this known at the inaugural Quadrennial Delegates Conference […] The post Tinubu reaffirms commitment to workers’ welfare at TUC quadrennial conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago NiMet Workers Shut Down Weather Centres, Begin Indefinite Strike Action

Aviation unions working at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have shut down the weather centres at the Nigerian airports and withdrawn all meteorological services nationwide as the workers commenced indefinite strike action over their welfare. The strike officially began at 7:00am on Wednesday with NiMet staff and union members walking around the airport premises holding […]

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1 week ago Why we urged Southern governors to wake up, act on Tinubu’s security directive – Forum

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) issued a statement on Wednesday explaining its call for Southern Nigerian governors to act swiftly on President Bola Tinubu’s security directive. Signed by Chairman Emmanuel Enebeli and Secretary Shedrack Onitsha, the statement called on governors, as chief security officers, to prioritise protecting lives and […] The post Why we urged Southern governors to wake up, act on Tinubu’s security directive – Forum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Yobe family planning team preaches safe motherhood practices

The Yobe Family Planning Media Advocacy Team has called for increased engagement with stakeholders, including traditional, religious, and community leaders, to further promote safe childbirth spacing practices in the state. Leveraging the 2025 theme on safe motherhood, the team urged stakeholders to continue collaborating to end preventable deaths and prioritise women’s long-term well-being. A statement Read More

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2 w. ago AGN Holds Health Walk In FCT, Advocates Healthy Lifestyle For Nollywood Actors

The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has urged Nollywood actors to prioritise healthy lifestyle to avoid imminent health breakdown in the course of their work. The AGN boss made the call during the 2025 ‘Annual Health Walk and Wellness Campaign’ of the Guild on Saturday in Abuja, adding that the […]

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2 w. ago 2027: ACF Urges Politicians To Prioritise Governance Over Early Election Campaigns

Apex northern sociocultural organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on politicians to pay more attention to governance instead of engaging in early campaigns for the 2027 general elections. The ACF describing such actions as insensitive amidst the deepening insecurity, economic hardship, and growing discontent among Nigerians. ACF Chairman, Chief Mamman Mike Osuman (SAN) gave […]

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