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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13 h. 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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13 h. 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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14 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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14 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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14 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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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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20 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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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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24 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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25 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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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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27 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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27 h. ago Workers’ Day: Otu urges brilliance, innovation in Cross River workplaces

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has urged workers to embrace brilliance and innovation in their workplaces to adapt to technological and global changes. Delivering his Workers’ Day message on Thursday, May 1, through his deputy, Dr Peter Odey, Otu emphasised the need for creativity and adaptability, stating, “The strength of […] The post Workers’ Day: Otu urges brilliance, innovation in Cross River workplaces appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago May Day: National Assembly Won’t Allow Any Workers To Be Victimized — Akpabio

Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has hailed Nigerian workers for their productivity, diligence, commitment to duty, and resilience, assuring them that they wont be victimized under the watch of the 10th senate. Speaking in a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, on Thursday, Akpabio acknowledged the hard work and dedication […] The post May Day: National Assembly Won’t Allow Any Workers To Be Victimized — Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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 Tinubu to workers: You’re engine of Nigerian economy, key to growth

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to prioritising the welfare of Nigerian workers on Workers’ Day, Thursday, May 1, 2025. In a message posted on his official X account @officialABAT, the president described workers as the “engine of our economy and the secret to our nation’s growth”, pledging sustained collaboration […] The post Tinubu to workers: You’re engine of Nigerian economy, key to growth 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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