54 m. 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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81 m. ago Workers In Bayelsa Demand Stronger Protection, Civic Freedom

Workers in Bayelsa State, under the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have called for better protection of their rights and welfare, especially in the face of growing insecurity and shrinking civic freedoms. The demand was made during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at Peace Park, Yenagoa. This year’s event […]

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82 m. ago Katsina Farmers Face Unprecedented Hardship From Bandits – NLC

The Katsina State chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Hussaini Hamisu Yanduna, said farmers in the state have suffered unimaginable hardship due to persistent armed banditry. He disclosed this during the 2025 Workers‘ Day celebrations held in Katsina. Speaking on behalf of the organised labour at a colourful rally attended by dignitaries, including […]

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82 m. ago Rivers: Workers Gather At NLC Secretariat In Solidarity With Fubara

Workers in Rivers State gathered at the secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Port Harcourt to mark the 2025 May Day celebration. The NLC had earlier announced that it would not hold the customary celebration at Isaac Boro Park, where various unions traditionally conduct a march-past, in solidarity with the suspended Governor Siminalayi […]

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83 m. ago NLC Seeks Implementation Of N32,000 Minimum Pension For Bauchi Retirees

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has appealed for the implementation of a N32,000 minimum pension scheme for the retired workers in Bauchi State to support their welfare after rendering meritorious service to the state. LEADERSHIP Friday reports that about two years ago, the federal government approved N32,000 as the minimum pension for retired workers in […]

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2 h. ago Pain of ignorance: How I lost four children to measles – Kaduna mother

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The small village of Ungwan Kanawa, Tankaru in Dutsen-Abba Ward in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State reeled from the devastation of a measles outbreak recently, with heartbreaking stories emerging from families who rejected life-saving vaccinations due to deep-seated myth, mistrust and misinformation. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) […] The post Pain of ignorance: How I lost four children to measles – Kaduna mother appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago May Day: Workers Backbone Of Nigeria’s Progress – Remi Tinubu

Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has commended the dedication and resilience of Nigerian workers, describing them as the “backbone of the nation’s progress” in her 2025 Workers’ Day message. In a statement released to mark the annual celebration, Senator Tinubu warmly congratulated workers across the country on their unwavering commitment to nation-building. “On this […]

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2 h. ago Workers’ Day: Improved welfare package for staff underway –NAMA

By Chinelo Obogo The Managing Director of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Umar Farouk, has said that it’ll soon commence payment for improved welfare for staff. Speaking at the May Day ceremony at the Murtala Muhammed Airport organised by the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) in Lagos, the NAMA MD, who was represented […] The post Workers’ Day: Improved welfare package for staff underway –NAMA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago PETROAN urges enhanced welfare, health insurance for oil workers

By Adewale Sanyaolu As Nigeria marked Workers’ Day yesterday, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has renewed calls for the Federal Government and key stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to strengthen welfare and health insurance provisions for industry workers exposed to hazardous conditions. Addressing the media in Abuja, PETROAN […] The post PETROAN urges enhanced welfare, health insurance for oil workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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8 h. ago Union threatens strike against Turkish Airlines over alleged victimisation

•Rejects airport concession, 50% IGR deduction By Chinelo Obogo The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has said it will declare an industrial action against Turkish Airlines over its alleged victimisation of union members. NUATE President, Ben Nnabue, issued the warning during his address at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebrations. He accused Turkish Airlines’ […] The post Union threatens strike against Turkish Airlines over alleged victimisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 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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10 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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10 h. ago Group Dismisses Rumoured Rift Between Gov Bago, Deputy, Says Report Politically

A prominent Northern youth group has debunked rumours suggesting a rift between the governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, and his deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba. The group described the allegations as baseless, politically-motivated, and a calculated attempt to discredit the governor’s rising popularity and sterling performance. In a press statement issued in Kaduna and […]

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10 h. ago Legacy Conscious Parenting To Revolutionise How Families Approach Child Upbringing

The Founder of Legacy Conscious Parenting, Loretta Itamah, has said the brand was launched to revolutionise how families approach child upbringing in today’s increasingly complex world. Speaking at the official launch of Legacy Conscious Parenting in Abuja, Itamah said: “At Legacy Conscious Parenting, we blend emotional intelligence principles with practical parenting strategies, which has earned […]

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10 h. ago World’s Oldest Person, Brazilian Nun Inah Lucas, Dies After Remarkable 116 Years

Inah Lucas, a Brazilian nun who was recently acknowledged as the oldest living person in the world, has died at 116, only months after earning the title. Her passing was officially confirmed on Wednesday by both her religious community and experts in longevity research. Lucas died in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and the Congregation of Teresian […] The post World’s Oldest Person, Brazilian Nun Inah Lucas, Dies After Remarkable 116 Years appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Kano NLC endorses Yusuf for second term, cites worker welfare gains

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kano State Chapter, has endorsed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for a second term, praising his commitment to workers’ and retirees’ welfare. State NLC Chairman Kabiru Inuwa announced the endorsement during the 2025 International Workers’ Day celebration at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Thursday, May 1. Inuwa […] The post Kano NLC endorses Yusuf for second term, cites worker welfare gains appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Oyebanji pledges to restore Ekiti workers’ dignity at Workers’ Day 2025

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing workers’ dignity and providing a conducive civic space during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, May 1, themed “Reclaiming the Civic Space in the Midst of Economic Hardship”. He emphasised, “This administration has endeavoured to fulfil its critical […] The post Oyebanji pledges to restore Ekiti workers’ dignity at Workers’ Day 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 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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15 h. ago May Day: Aiyedatiwa Hails Ondo Workers’ Commitment To Administration’s Success

Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has commended the workers for being the driving force behind the state’s development, saying their resilience, commitment, and integrity were central to the successes recorded under his administration. Speaking at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Arcade in Akure on Thursday, Governor Aiyedatiwa described […]

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