Ado-Ekiti: Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has pledged the commitment of his administration to prioritizing workers’ welfare in the state. The governor made the pledge while speaking at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Oyebanji emphasized that workers’ welfare has consistently been a top priority for his government and […]
Day: May 1, 2025
Daniel, Akande, Tallen, Others Pay Tributes to Late Clark
Lagos: Some eminent Nigerians on Thursday celebrated the life and achievements of Chief Edwin Clark, a prominent Niger Delta leader, who passed away on February 17, aged 97. Speaking at ‘A Day of Tributes’, organised in his honour in Lagos, they described Clark as a true nationalist who dedicated his life to the service of […]
NUJ Advocates for Enhanced Press Freedom and Improved Journalist Conditions
Abuja: The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has called for greater press freedom and better working conditions for journalists. NUJ FCT Chairperson, Grace Ike, made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria at the Workers’ Day celebration in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ike emphasized […]
Organised Labour in Kogi Calls on Governor Ododo to Resolve Water Scarcity
Kogi: The organised labour union in Kogi has urged Gov. Ahmed Ododo to address the perennial water scarcity in Lokoja by urgently restoring the Lokoja Greater Water Works to meet the ever-increasing demand. The state Council Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Gabriel Amari, and that of Trade Union Congress (TUC), Ahmed Tijani, made the appeal […]
Four Major Banks Report Significant Profit Increase Amid Customer Backlash Over Charges
Lagos: Four leading banks have declared a combined Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N979.77 billion for the first quarter of 2025, ending on March 31. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this figure represents a 120.8 percent increase from the previous year’s corresponding period, as revealed in the banks’ unaudited financial statements posted on the […]