By Ibrahim Kado The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has appealed to Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa to implement the N70,000 minimum wage for local government workers in the state. Mr Emmanuel Fashe, the NLC Chairman in the state, made the appeal during May Day celebration on Thursday in Yola. FasheContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State says his administration has embarked on comprehensive reforms aimed at revitalising the civil service, pension management, and institutionalising continuous training for workers. Yusuf disclosed this on Thursday in his address at the May Day celebration held at Sani Abacha Stadium,Continue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye The organised labour union in Kogi has urged Gov. Ahmed Ododo to address the perennial water scarcity in Lokoja by urgently restoring the Lokoja Greater Water Works to meet the ever-increasing demand. The state Council Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Gabriel Amari, and that of Trade UnionContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has called for greater press freedom and better working conditions for journalists. NUJ FCT Chairperson, Grace Ike, made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Workers’ Day celebration in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State Council, says the state-owned tertiary institutions, judiciary and some ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) are yet to receive the new minimum wage. Chairman of the Council, Mr Kayode Martins, stated this during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration in Ibadan onContinue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie The Nigeria Labour Congress, Gombe State Council, has urged the state governor, Inuwa Yahaya, to ensure the implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage for local government workers in the state. Its Chairman, Mr Yusuf Bello, made the demand while delivering his speech on Thursday at the PantamiContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Senior Special Assistant to Lagos Governor on Transportation, Mr Toyin Aremu, says more than 600 drivers and conductors benefited from the EcoMove Lagos medical outreach. Aremu said this in an interview with newsmen at the sideline of the EcoMove Lagos grand finale and award presentation onContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu Organised Labour has appealed to the Federal Government not to compress the civic space by restricting citizens from freely expressing themselves. Mr Joe Ajaero, President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja, at the 2025 Pre–May Day Lecture, organised by the NLC andContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), in collaboration with other development partners, has unveiled the revised 2025 National Migration Policy to address the evolving migration challenges in the country. During the unveiling on Tuesday in Abuja, the Federal Commissioner of NCFRMI, MrContinue Reading
Workers By Aisha Ahmed Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa has restated commitment to ensure safe and healthy work environment in the state. He said this during a courtesy visit by the management team of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSIT), in Dutse. The visit was part of activities toContinue Reading
