The Nigerian government has disclosed that it channelled about ₦330 billion into social safety net programmes between January and September 2025, as part of efforts to shield the most vulnerable families from the harsh effects of economic restructuring. Finance Minister Wale Edun, speaking at a joint briefing with the National Social Safety Net Coordinating Office…
The Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Ebonyi Chapter, Prof. Egwu Oguguo, and other prominent residents of the state have called on the Federal Government to prioritise security and welfare of the ordinary Nigerians. The people made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakiliki on Sunday. They spoke against…
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) has issued a seven-day strike notice to the Federal Government, demanding improved welfare, fair allowances, and better working conditions for nurses nationwide. The notice, jointly signed by National Secretary, Nurse Enya Osinachi, and National President, Nurse Morakinyo-Olajide Rilwan, was released in Abuja…
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Air Force has pledged to priotise budgetary allocation for personnel welfare and replacement of aging operational platforms to boost morale of Nigerian Air Force in the fight against insecurity. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Kabiru Rurum (NNPP-Kano), made the pledge in a statement issued on Sunday at the conclusion of 2025…
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the aegis of Joint Action Congress (JUAC) on Monday, shut the gate of the Administration’s secretariat over welfare concerns. Some of the concerns according to the President of JUAC, Mrs Rifkatu Iortyer were non-payment of overhead to run offices since December 2024, no training and retraining…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to prioritising soldiers’ welfare, emphasising that the “Soldier First” concept was central to his command philosophy. Oluyede said this during the Interdenominational Church Service to mark the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025, on Sunday in Abuja. He said the…
Bayelsa Government has commended the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the state for their collaboration in pursuing the welfare of workers. Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made the commendation during a meeting with the state’s National Minimum Wage Committee, representatives of NLC, TUC and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) on…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) Branch, has announced plans to embark on an indefinite strike starting Feb. 11 due to unresolved welfare concerns. The union made the announcement in a letter signed by its Chairman, Dr Peter Adamu, and Secretary, Dr Peter Waziri, addressed to the national body seeking…
