12 h. ago Workers Day: Forum Urges Kogi Govt To Prioritise Infrastructure, Welfare

  The Kogi State Accountability Platform has urged the state government to expand its pro-labour policies by investing in critical infrastructure that directly affects the daily lives of workers and citizens alike, so as to improve their living standards. In a statement to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day, the forum chairman, Hamza Aliyu, noted that […]

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15 h. ago May Day: Govs Diri, Okpebholo, Makinde, Nwifuru, Uba Sani, Otu, Idris eulogise workers, make promises

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa; Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan; Noah Ebije, Kaduna; Tony Osauzo, Benin; Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi; Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki; Emmanuel Uzor, Awka; and  Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As workers in Nigeria joined their counterparts across the world to celebrate the Workers’ Day yesterday, state governors praised the civil servants for their commitment to duties in […] The post May Day: Govs Diri, Okpebholo, Makinde, Nwifuru, Uba Sani, Otu, Idris eulogise workers, make promises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Niger To Transition From Keke, Okada To Electric Cars – Gov Bago

Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has announced a major shift in the state’s transport system, aiming to replace motorcycles and tricycles with electric vehicles. Speaking during the 2025 International Labour Day celebration in Minna on Thursday, Bago indicated that the government is partnering with Chinese investors to set up an electric vehicle assembly plant […] The post Niger To Transition From Keke, Okada To Electric Cars – Gov Bago appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago May Day: Workers Are Hungry, End Bad Governance – NLC Tells Tinubu, Calls For Review Of New Minimum Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress has decried over economic hardship facing Nigerians, saying that many workers in the country are hungry. The union stressed that President Bola Tinubu’s led administration must ensure full enforcement of the N70,000 national minimum wage. Speaking during Workers’ Day celebration in Abuja on Thursday, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, expressed concern over […] The post May Day: Workers Are Hungry, End Bad Governance – NLC Tells Tinubu, Calls For Review Of New Minimum Wage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago May Day: No Worker Earning Below N70,000 In Kaduna — Gov. Sani

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani has stated that in compliance with the National Minimum Wage Act, no civil servant in the state is earning less than N70,000. The Governor who reiterated his antecedents as a human rights activist, further said that the least paid worker in Kaduna State is being paid N72,000 in view […]

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29 h. ago Workers’ Day: Cross River Gov’t Won’t Shortchange Its Workforce, Gov Otu Pledges

Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu has assured that workers in the state will not be shortchanged, while promising his administration’s commitment to bringing succor to the state workforce. Governor Otu made the pledge while addressing workers at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar, the state capital, during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration on […]

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29 h. ago May Day: Okpebholo Raises Minimum Wage For Edo Workers To N75,000

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo on Thursday increased the minimum wage for Edo State workers from N70, 000 to N75,000 to further improve their standard of living. Governor Okpebholo made the announcement while delivering his May Day speech at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State capital. While appreciating the contributions of […]

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30 h. ago Workers’ Day: Kebbi governor promises more for workers’ welfare

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris has pledged to further enhance workers’ welfare in the state. Speaking at the Workers’ Day celebration on Thursday, May 1, at Haliru Abdul Stadium in Birnin Kebbi, Idris noted his administration’s achievements, including implementing the ₦75,000 minimum wage, clearing pension and gratuity arrears, and […] The post Workers’ Day: Kebbi governor promises more for workers’ welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Atiku Celebrates Worker’s Day, Slams Tinubu’s Govt’s Poor Welfare For Civil Servants

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has commended Nigeria workers over their resilience spirit amid economic challenge facing the country. In a statement to mark 2025 Workers’ Day on Thursday, Atiku noted that workers play a key role in helping the nation to grow and succeed. He called on Federal Government to see civil servants, not […] The post Atiku Celebrates Worker’s Day, Slams Tinubu’s Govt’s Poor Welfare For Civil Servants appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Workers Day: Katsina NLC Laments Poor Condition Of Health Ministry, Demands Implementation Of New Minimum Wage

Nigerian Labour Congress, Katsina State chapter, has lamented over poor condition of the state’s health sector, saying that there is need for more health workers. The group also called for immediate implementation of the full minimum wage across all sectors of government. Speaking during celebration of 2025 Workers’ Day in Katsina on Thursday, Chairman of […] The post Workers Day: Katsina NLC Laments Poor Condition Of Health Ministry, Demands Implementation Of New Minimum Wage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Kaduna agric interventions second to none, says commissioner

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has significantly boosted agriculture, surpassing all previous administrations through increased funding, new schemes, and enhanced farmer support. Commissioner for Agriculture Alhaji Murtala Dabo, speaking at a quarterly ministerial press briefing, revealed that the 2025 budget allocates N74.2 billion to agriculture, representing 9.36% of the total budget. […] The post Kaduna agric interventions second to none, says commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 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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35 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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35 h. ago FG gives traders under Iddo bridge 7 days to vacate, cites safety concerns

The Federal Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to traders operating under the Iddo Bridge in Lagos to leave the read more FG gives traders under Iddo bridge 7 days to vacate, cites safety concerns

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36 h. ago PDP Moves To Reclaim Kaduna, Decries Insecurity, Poor Governance

The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has signaled its readiness to take back power in the 2027 elections, citing growing disillusionment with the All Progressives Congress (APC) under Governor Uba Sani. State PDP Chairman, Chief Edward Percy Masha, in a statement issued Wednesday, said his leadership has prioritized reconciliation and grassroots […] The post PDP Moves To Reclaim Kaduna, Decries Insecurity, Poor Governance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 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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54 h. ago 75% of rural dwellers in Kaduna are financially excluded, says Governor Uba Sani    

Official government data in the northwest state of Kaduna, the former administrative capital of the Northern region. read more 75% of rural dwellers in Kaduna are financially excluded, says Governor Uba Sani    

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3 d. ago Lagos State To Partially Close Oworonshoki Bridge For 110 Days

The Lagos State Government has announced a 110-day partial closure of the Oworonshoki/Third Axial Bridge to allow for emergency repairs, beginning Tuesday, May 6, and ending Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The project will be executed in eight phases, with works targeting both inbound and outbound sections of the bridge. Phases 1 to 4, from May […] The post Lagos State To Partially Close Oworonshoki Bridge For 110 Days appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Kaduna: DSS arrests 54 suspects, including bandits and gunrunners

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Command of the Department of State Services (DSS) conducted 34 successful operations in the first quarter of 2025, arresting 54 suspects, including serving security operatives, and recovering a large cache of arms and ammunition. Governor Uba Sani praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi as DSS […] The post Kaduna: DSS arrests 54 suspects, including bandits and gunrunners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Banditry: Southern Kaduna Community Hails Gov Sani For Military Base

Residents of Barga, Awon ward in Kachia local government area in the southern part of Kaduna State, have commended Governor Uba Sani for approving the establishment of a Military Forward Operations Base (FOB). The residents gave the commendation during a tour of the project by the APC stakeholders in Kachia. Barga community leader Zanko Adamu […]

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