Day: May 1, 2026

Workers’ Day 2026: APC Chairman Yilwatda Salutes Nigerian Workers, Backs Tinubu’s Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has congratulated Nigerian workers on the occasion of the 2026 Workers’ Day, praised their resilience and contributions to national development amid prevailing economic challenges. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda commended workers across all sectors for their dedication, patriotism, and perseverance, describing them as the backbone of Nigeria’s growth. He acknowledged the sacrifices made by the workforce, particularly in light of current economic realities,…

Workers’ Day 2026: NHRC Seeks Urgent Government Action Over Fuel Hike, Rising Cost of Living

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive steps to address the worsening economic hardship facing Nigerian workers, warning that rising fuel prices and living costs are deepening vulnerability across the country. In a statement marking the 2026 International Workers’ Day, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, stressed that the recent increase in petrol prices has significantly intensified financial pressure on workers, particularly those dependent on daily transportation for their livelihoods. He noted that soaring transport costs have eroded…

Enoh Visits Niger to Drive SME Growth, Boost Export Development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, John Owan Enoh, is in Niger State today, Friday, May 1, 2026, for a strategic engagement aimed at strengthening small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and enhancing export development. The visit formed part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to promote non-oil exports, stimulate small-scale industries, and deepen industrial growth across the country. During the engagement, the minister is expected to interact with SME operators, commodity exporters, and key stakeholders in the industrial and investment sectors. A major highlight of the visit…