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  The Oyo State Government, on Wednesday, announced that a sum of N60 million is being paid to the state pensioners monthly in a bid to clear their outstanding arrears.   The State Chairman of Pension Board, Tunji Adekunle, announced this in a statement made available to journalists by the ...

  Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commended Edo workers for their hard work, resilience, and invaluable contributions to the development of the state.   In his May Day message contained in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor said the workers are the pillars ...

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has recommended a five-year periodic review of the nation’s revenue allocation formula in line with the constitutional provisions.   This was one of the recommendations of the three-day retreat in Uyo, with the theme “Understanding the Role of Revenue Mobilization and Fiscal Commission ...

The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Elvert Ayambem, has commended workers across all sectors for their dedication, resilience and invaluable contributions to the growth and stability of the state and the nation at large.   This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press ...

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has pledged the Federal Government’s commitment to foster policies that protect the rights, welfare, and security of maritime workers in the country.   Oyetola said this in a statement signed on Thursday in Abuja by his Media and Communications Adviser, ...

  The Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Ogba, Lagos, said 60 graduates will receive Distinction certificates at its forthcoming seventh convocation ceremony.   The Provost of the institute, Mr Gbenga Adefaye, disclosed this during a press briefing on Wednesday.   He stated that a total of 707 students would graduate on ...

The National Assembly has stepped into the lingering industrial action by public primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory.   The teachers, under the Nigeria Union of Teachers, have been on strike over the non-implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage and other outstanding entitlements by chairmen of the area ...

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended the resilience and dedication of the state’s workforce, calling for greater protection of workers’ rights and improved working conditions across sectors.   Fubara gave the charge in a solidarity message to mark the 2025 Workers’ Day, stressing that workers remain the backbone ...

The Nigeria Labour Congress has declared that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, does not require any coalition with the Peoples Democratic Party or support from political figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to win the 2027 presidential election. ...

A former federal lawmaker and 2023 Rivers State governorship aspirant, Dr Farah Dagogo, has paid glowing tribute to Nigerian workers, applauding their resilience, diligence, and unwavering commitment to national service.   Dagogo stated this as workers across Nigeria join their global counterparts to commemorate the 2025 International ‘Workers’ Day’ on ...