June 13, 2026
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FG Reaffirms Commitment to Fair Wages and Workers’ Welfare at 2026 May Day

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Fair Wages and Workers’ Welfare at 2026 May Day

The Federal Government has reassured Nigerian workers that their sacrifices, resilience, and contributions to national development will not be overlooked, reaffirming its commitment to fair wages, improved welfare, and decent working conditions nationwide. The Minister…

Sanwo-Olu Approves N50,000 Wage Award for Lagos Workers to Ease Cost Pressures

Sanwo-Olu Approves N50,000 Wage Award for Lagos Workers to Ease Cost Pressures

Public sector workers in Lagos received a May Day boost as Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved a one-off N50,000 wage award to help mitigate the impact of rising living costs. The announcement was made during the…

Rivers NLC Demands End to Contributory Pension Scheme, Seeks Gov. Fubara’s Intervention

Rivers NLC Demands End to Contributory Pension Scheme, Seeks Gov. Fubara’s Intervention

The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Rivers State, Mr. Alex Agwanwor, has called for the immediate termination of the contributory pension scheme in the state, citing systemic inefficiencies and governance lapses that…

Niger Labour Calls for Urgent Action on Insecurity, Welfare, and Wage Issues

Niger Labour Calls for Urgent Action on Insecurity, Welfare, and Wage Issues

Organised labour in Niger State has called on the state government to urgently address insecurity, poverty, and outstanding workers’ welfare issues to improve morale and productivity. The Chairman of organised labour in the state, Mr.…

Non-academic staff unions declare indefinite strike from 1st May over stalled 2009 agreement

Non-academic staff unions declare indefinite strike from 1st May over stalled 2009 agreement

Non-academic staff across Nigerian public universities are set to down tools from midnight on Thursday (12:00 a.m. on 1st May), threatening to halt administrative and technical operations at the institutions. The action follows years of…

FG, Labour Urged to Tackle Insecurity and Job Deficit as Workers Face Rising Vulnerability

FG, Labour Urged to Tackle Insecurity and Job Deficit as Workers Face Rising Vulnerability

An expert in International Relations, Dr. Kunle Olawunmi, has urged the Federal Government and organised labour to urgently rebuild public trust and prioritise the creation of decent jobs, warning that insecurity and poverty are undermining…

Retirees’ Union Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Pension Delays, Urges State Governors to Act

Retirees’ Union Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Pension Delays, Urges State Governors to Act

The National Association of Retirees of State Governments has threatened a nationwide protest unless state governors urgently review pension payments in line with existing labour laws. The warning was issued in Yenagoa during the inauguration…

NRC pledges improved staff welfare and mental health support after alarm over workplace stress

NRC pledges improved staff welfare and mental health support after alarm over workplace stress

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has pledged to improve staff welfare and workplace safety in a bid to reduce risks on the nation’s rail network, as it marked the World Day for Safety and Health…

NCSU Warns FG: Protect Workers Now or Risk Rising Post-Retirement Deaths

NCSU Warns FG: Protect Workers Now or Risk Rising Post-Retirement Deaths

Nigerian workers face a bleak post-retirement future if systemic failures in pension administration persist, the Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) has warned. NCSU General Secretary, Mr. Gbenga Olowoyo, who also serves as National General Secretary…

West African Health Unions Warn of Workforce Crisis, Demand Urgent Government Action

West African Health Unions Warn of Workforce Crisis, Demand Urgent Government Action

Health sector unions across West Africa have raised alarm over a worsening shortage of healthcare workers, urging governments to take urgent and coordinated action to address the crisis. The call was made on Friday in…

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