Labour Demands Review of ₦70,000 Minimum Wage
By Oluwakemi Kindness Labour leaders have called for an urgent review of Nigeria’s ₦70,000 national minimum wage, saying the current figure no longer reflects the rising cost of living and economic realities facing workers. The demand was made at the 2026 Nigeria Rights of Workers Summit in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, where labour leaders, government […]
Workers’ Day: Abbas Hails Nigerian Workers as Nation Builders
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has praised Nigerian workers for their indispensable role in national development, describing them as the backbone of the country’s progress. In a statement on Friday marking International Workers’ Day, Speaker Abbas commends the resilience, patriotism, and dedication of the nation’s workforce, particularly members […]
Workers’ Day: Kalu Backs Better Welfare Laws
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has hailed Nigerian workers for their resilience and contributions to national development, pledging sustained legislative action to improve their welfare. In a message marking International Workers’ Day on Friday, Kalu describes the nation’s workforce as the backbone of economic growth, commending their […]
Workers Day: Make Your Sacrifices Count – NILDS DG Tells Nigerian
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on Nigerian workers to use the Workers’ Day public holiday to reflect on how their sacrifices can contribute meaningfully to national development. In a statement issued on Friday to mark the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration, […]