May Day: Hunger, Unemployment, Insecurity Real – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu Thursday acknowledged that Nigerians are experiencing economic hardship, including rising living costs, hunger, insecurity, unemployment, loss of livelihoods, and the pressure of providing for their families. This came as Organised Labour issued a 20-point demand to the Federal Government, urging action on worsening socio-economic conditions in Nigeria, including escalating genocidal killings and…

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Workers Deserve Commensurate Reward For Hard Work – Govt SaysĀ 

The Federal Government yesterday assured workers that their dedication, hard work and patriotism will be rewarded. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, said the government was working ā€œearnestly to reward the tenacity, sense of purpose, and patriotism of workers in the line of duty.ā€ Nigerian workers are today joining their counterparts in the world…

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May Day: Workers In Pain, Impoverished, Dehumanised, NLC LamentsĀ 

Today, Nigerian workers join their counterparts worldwide to mark May Day, also known as Workers’ Day. However, rather than celebrating, workers in Nigeria find little cause for joy. Like many other citizens, the worsening socio-economic situation has further deteriorated their living conditions, leaving many impoverished. Summing up the plight of Nigerian workers, the Nigeria Labour…

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BREAKING: FG Declares May 1 Public HolidayĀ 

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialisation and economic growth. Dr. Tunji-Ojo, in a Tuesday night statement…

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