May Day 2025
Labour Hails Okpebholo on N75,000 Wage
In a strong show of support, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Edo State chapter has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for raising the minimum wage for Edo State civil servants from N70,000 to N75,000. The announcement, which came during the 2025 May Day celebration at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, has been widely hailed […]
May Day: Tinubu Salutes Workers, Promises Better Welfare
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising the welfare of Nigerian workers, describing them as the backbone of the nation’s economy and the driving force behind Nigeria’s aspirations for greatness. In a heartfelt message posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account to commemorate the 2025 International Workers’ Day, Tinubu lauded […]
May Day: Oluremi Tinubu Hails Nigerian Workers as Nation’s Backbone
As Nigeria commemorated International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2025, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu took the opportunity to recognize and honor the significant contributions of the nation’s workers to its development. In her heartfelt message, the First Lady expressed her deep gratitude to Nigerian professionals and laborers, noting that their hard work and resilience […]
May Day: NLC Decries Hardship, Demands Urgent Relief for Workers
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark International Workers’ Day, the atmosphere across the nation is far from celebratory. Instead of joyous parades and hopeful speeches, the occasion has become a stark reminder of the growing hardship faced by millions of Nigerian workers grappling with the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades. The […]