NSITF Reaffirms NLC as Key Partner in Social Protection
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has described the Nigeria Labour Congress as a critical partner in advancing social protection and safeguarding the welfare of workers across the country. Addressing the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the congress in Lagos, Faleye […]
NSITF to Strengthen Risk Management for Better Service Delivery
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) says it is intensifying efforts to expand its internal risk management framework as part of ongoing reforms to enhance the Fund’s efficiency and effectiveness in delivering social security services nationwide. Managing Director and Chief Executive, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, gave this assurance while receiving a delegation […]
NCPC Flags Off Screening for 2025 Christian Pilgrimage to Israel, Jordan
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has commenced the screening exercise for intending pilgrims ahead of the 2025 main pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan. A statement signed by the Commission’s spokesman, Celestine Toruka says the exercise was formally flagged off on 27 November 2025 in Ikeja, Lagos, where the Executive Secretary of […]
Workplace Safety Must Come First, NSITF Tells Conference
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has declared that preventing workplace accidents—not compensating for them—remains the Fund’s highest priority, warning that every claim represents “a story of pain” that no payment can ever truly erase. Faleye, represented by the General Manager of the Health, Safety […]
NSITF Disburses Over N75 Million to ECS Beneficiaries in Rivers
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has presented three cheques totalling N75,840,194.73 to beneficiaries under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital affirming the commitment of the Oluwaseun Faleye–led management to strengthening social protection for Nigerian workers. The Managing Director and Chief Executive, Barrister Oluwaseun Mayomi […]
Fubara Hails NSITF’s Employees’ Compensation Scheme, Pledges Rivers State’s Participation
By Chinedu Echianu Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) for positively projecting the Tinubu administration through its Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS), describing it as a “gift to Nigerian workers.” Governor Fubara made the remark on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the NSITF Managing Director and Chief […]
FCTA Pledges Safer Business Environment as Abuja Deepens Ties with Turkey
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed the FCT Administration’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation between Abuja and Turkey, particularly with its commercial hub, Istanbul. Wike made this known on Monday, when he received the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehemet Poroy, during a courtesy visit to his office in […]
Lawmakers, WHO Push for Digital Health Reforms to Accelerate UHC
By Juliet Onwurah Nigeria’s drive toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has gained renewed momentum as legislators and global health leaders call for stronger data governance, digital innovation, and sustainable financing to rebuild the nation’s health system. Speaking at the 6th Annual Legislative Summit on Health in Abuja, the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Nigeria, […]
NIQS Call for Fiscal Reforms, Transparent Governance to Strengthen Nigeria’s Infrastructure
By Julian Osamoto The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), has called for stronger fiscal reforms and transparent governance as essential steps toward rebuilding Nigeria’s infrastructure and promoting sustainable national development. President of the Institute QS Kene Nzekwe, spoke in Abuja while briefing Journalists, ahead of the institute’s Biennial General Meeting and National Conference, which […]
Power Sector Reform: Tinubu Assures Siemens of Full Government Support
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving Nigeria’s electricity supply, saying the government is taking the power sector “very seriously” to boost economic growth and improve the livelihoods of citizens. This is contained in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. […]