News as it breaks
Workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have joined millions of their counterparts across Nigeria and beyond to mark the 2025 International Workers’ Day, popularly known as May Day. The colourful celebration is currently underway at Eagle Square, Abuja, where workers from various sectors are gathered, proudly dressed in vibrant…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu, has lauded Nigerian workers for their resilience and acknowledged their pivotal role in the nation’s development. A statement commemorating the 2025 International Workers’ Day, Mr. Kalu maintained that the swift approval of the increased minimum wage by the National…
The Nigeria Technical Aid Corps NTAC says in a couple of weeks, the Nation will start exporting it’s labour to all parts of the world. During an event to commence the deployment of thirty-five medical volunteers to Zanzibar, Tanzania in Abuja, the Director General of the Corps, Alhaji Yusuf Buba…
Authorities in Quan Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State have arrested two brothers, Haruna and Usman Mohammed, for allegedly kidnapping Muhammad Sani Juli and extorting a ransom of ₦2.2 million. Further investigations revealed that Usman Mohammed was also involved in armed attacks on travelers along Juku Road in…
Organised Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s suspension of the Governor, Deputy Governor, and State House of Assembly members in Rivers State. In a joint statement signed by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and his TUC…
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, over his failure to inaugurate the board of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). The summons follows a petition filed by a non-governmental organization, Obasi-Pherson Help Foundation, which raised concerns over…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has firmly opposed the Federal Government’s plan to revise electricity tariffs for consumers in Bands A, B, and C, warning of a potential nationwide protest if the move proceeds. In a joint communiqué issued in Yola, Adamawa State, NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero and General…
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has urged Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad to ensure they migrate legally with the necessary documents to avoid legal consequences, including imprisonment. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammad Dingyadi, made this call in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the IHK Giessen-Friedberg Chamber…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, has announced that the “2025 NUJ Awards” will serve as a benchmark for assessing good governance and promoting accountability in Nigeria. The President of the Union, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya gave the indication during a Press Freedom and Good Governance Awards news conference held at the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed All Affiliate Councils to embark on a Nation-Wide Mass Rally on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero disclosed this during the NLC meeting on Wednesday. Comrade Joe Ajaero says the Union reject the 50 per cent increase in telecommunication…
