RATTAWU News Archives - Page 3 of 11

Jul

03

2026

RATTAWU Ramps Up Publicity Ahead Of July 20 Democracy, AI Summit

Metro, News, RATTAWU News, Social IssuesMetro, Opinion, RATTAWU

The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) has intensified publicity for its forthcoming Pre-Political Electioneering Campaign Media, Culture and Creative Economy Summit, unveiling a nationwide and international media campaign ahead of the July 20, 2026 event in Lagos. The summit, which forms part of activities marking the union's Roadmap to RATTAWU@50 Golden Jubilee celebration, will hold at the Lagos Oriental Hotel and is expected to bring together media professionals, creative industry practitioners, labour leaders, policymakers and key stakeholders from across Nigeria. With the theme, "Protecting Democracy in the AI Era: Media, Culture, Arts and the Creative Economy Workforce…

Jun

26

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

RATTAWU President, Comrade Emeka Kalu, Honours NIPR Induction, Reaffirms Commitment To Media Professionalism

Current Events, News, RATTAWU News, Social Issues, SponsoredNIPR, Prince Emeka Kalu, RATTAWU

The President of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers' Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu, on Friday, June 26, 2026, attended the 2026 Second Quarter Induction Ceremony of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), held at the Bolingo Xperia Hotel, Abuja. The ceremony brought together newly inducted public relations practitioners, industry leaders, government officials, and key stakeholders to celebrate excellence, professionalism, and ethical standards in Nigeria's public relations profession. Prince Kalu's participation at the event reaffirmed RATTAWU's commitment to strengthening collaboration with professional bodies in pursuit of improved communication standards, media professionalism, and national development. Speaking…

Jun

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

NLC President Declares RATTAWU Sole Union For Media, Cultural Workers, Rejects SSA Recognition

Current Events, News, RATTAWU News, Social IssuesJude Ajero, NLC, Prince Emeka Kalu, RATTAWU

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has stated that the Senior Staff Association (SSA) has no place in the media and cultural sectors, insisting that all workers in the industries, regardless of rank or designation, remain members of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU). Ajaero made the declaration in Abuja during the maiden UNI Africa Regional Conference of the Global Union for Media, Entertainment and Arts (UNI-MEI), which brought together delegates from 140 affiliated unions representing millions of workers across more than 70 countries. The hosting rights for the landmark conference were…

Jun

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Historic Milestone: RATTAWU Hosts Maiden UNI-MEI Regional Conference, June 23.

Current Events, News, Opinion, RATTAWU NewsRATTAWU

The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) of Nigeria has once again etched its name in the annals of labour history with the hosting of the maiden Regional Conference of UNI Global Union's Media, Entertainment & Arts sector (UNI-MEI), scheduled to hold from June 23 to 24, 2026. This landmark achievement stands as a testament to the visionary leadership, strategic engagement, and unwavering commitment of the President of RATTAWU, Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu (Magic Fingers) whose administration has consistently elevated the profile of the Union both nationally and internationally. The emergence of Nigeria as the host of this…

Jun

20

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Roadmap To RATTAWU @50: Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, the Quiet Philanthropist Who Built 135 Homes And Never Asked For Applause

Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Opinion, RATTAWU NewsNAGAFF, Prince Emeka Kalu, RATTAWU, Tochukwu Ezisi

In a society where acts of charity are often announced with fanfare and amplified across every available platform, finding a genuine philanthropist who prefers silence to spotlight has become increasingly rare.Yet, somewhere in the bustling city of Lagos, there lives a man whose footprints can be found in the lives of widows, struggling students, unemployed youths, and forgotten communities across Nigeria, even though many beneficiaries may never know the full story behind their transformation. Since Inception, the leadership of the Radio, Television, Theatre, and Arts Workers' Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), the largest umbrella body for Radio, Television, Theatre and arts…