The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 1 May 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day Celebration. The government reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialisation and economic growth. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday on behalf of the Federal Government. Tunji-Ojo commended workers for their diligence and …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cancelled centralised May Day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states, citing the imposition of emergency rule in Rivers and alleged political interference in the affairs of its Edo State council. The national leadership of the NLC has directed all affiliated industrial unions in Rivers State to organise and limit Workers’ Day celebrations to the …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured workers in the state that his administration would implement the new minimum wage that is approved by the Federal Government. He made the commitment in response to the demands of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) during the Workers’ Day celebration held on Wednesday at the Mobolaji Johnson …

Being a speech by President Bola Tinubu, on the occasion of the 2024 May Day celebration, held on Wednesday, 1 May 2024, at the Eagle Square, Abuja. My dear compatriots and fellow workers in the service of our great country, Today, I join you to share in the essence of this day and to express my deepest gratitude and admiration …

The Edo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo has reiterated his total and unwavering commitment to the welfare of workers in the state. In his message to commemorate Workers’ Day, the PDP candidate said: “We will sustain and even take your welfare a notch higher than it is now, if we assume leadership of …

Japan Tobacco International Nigeria (JTI) celebrates this year’s International Workers’ Day by felicitating its workforce across the globe for their steadfastness, pursuit of excellence, and innovation, which has engendered the company’s growth trajectory. The company, which is a member of JTI Worldwide with personnel in over 130 countries across the world, has attained excellence in its employee experience strategies and …

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st May, as public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day. According to a statement on Tuesday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, the minister, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government Tunji-Ojo re-iterated the need for excellence, efficiency and equity …

The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joseph Ajaero, on Sunday, vowed that the labour union will create a “hall of shame” for judges that undermine the tenets of the judiciary and come up with ridiculous judgements on election petitions. Ajaero, who spoke in Abuja at a joint briefing with members of the civil society group under …

A former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has decried the rate of unemployment in the country. Sani lamented that many Nigerian youths have resorted to pursuing advanced degrees as a result of unemployment. The social critic expressed his concern in a post via his verified Twitter handle on Monday. A multinational consulting firm, KPMG had stated that the Nigerian unemployment rate …

There was a drama today at the Lekan Salami stadium on Monday in Ibadan, Oyo State when one of the members of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) performing the match pass in commemoration of Workers’ Day suddenly fell down from the ladder used to illustrate the symbol of the union. A witness told reporters that all the affiliated …