Workers Day
3 May 2023
Workers’ Day, May 1, every year all over the world, necessary calls for an evaluation of work, workers and working conditions all around the world. This is because work is one indispensable resource by which God made man and by which man sustains the world.
2 May 2023
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State chapter, yesterday, said workers’ salaries had lost value and become more meaningless owing to inflation in the country. It also decried threats to workers and incessant layoffs.
2 May 2023
As Nigerian workers join their counterparts across the world to mark Workers’ Day, also known as May Day or Labour Day, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has tasked some governors on the welfare and security of workers, while commending those it perceived to be doing well.
2 May 2023
Despite challenges of high youth unemployment rates in the country, Nigerians have been urged to embrace attitude change and innovative thinking to create opportunities for themselves without waiting for government’s solutions to provide jobs.
2 May 2023
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has apologised to Imo workers for delayed payment of salaries in the period of automation and bio data capturing.
2 May 2023
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Cross River State, yesterday, said workers in the state celebrated ‘May Day’ with grief, following years of unfulfilled promises by the state government.
2 May 2023
As workers globally celebrated this year's May Day, otherwise known as Workers' Day, yesterday, the need to prioritise social justice and workers' rights informed the crux of the day.
1 May 2023
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, says workers’ hardwork, dedication, and contributions to the growth and development of Lagos State and Nigeria are immeasurable.
1 May 2023
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for review of civil servants’ retirement age and years of service in the entire public service to 65.
1 May 2023
President-Elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to put in place a living wage for Nigerian workers. In a solidarity message to mark International Workers' Day, he said his administration would leave no stone unturned to put in place measures aimed at empowering the Nigerian workers. Tinubu said in his administration workers will find a dependable…
1 May 2023
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday saluted Nigerian workers as they celebrate this year’s Workers’ Day. PDP spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba, in a statement, urged Nigerian workers to reinforce their resistance against anti-democratic forces seeking to take control of the country. "The Party also commend Nigerian workers for their resilience, loyalty and patriotism in serving…
1 May 2023
As the nation celebrates Worker’s Day, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), has commended Nigerian workers for their resilience in national affairs.
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