NSITF Covers 7.8m Workers, Cuts Claims Processing to 10 Days

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) says it now covers more than 7.8 million workers under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme, while average claims processing time has dropped from 14 to 10 days. NSITF Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Oluwaseun Faleye, disclosed this on Thursday at the 2026 National Pre-Retirement Summit […]
NSITF Pays N31.72m to Families of Five Workers

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has paid N31.72 million in compensation to five beneficiaries of federal workers under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). The cheques were presented on Tuesday in Abuja to families of workers who died or suffered injuries in the course of their official duties. The payment is […]
NSITF Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Vulnerable Workers

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reiterated its commitment to protecting vulnerable workers, particularly persons living with disabilities, through strengthened occupational safety and health measures across workplaces in the country. Managing Director of the Fund, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, stated this during a panel session at the recently concluded International Civil […]
NSITF Enrols Over 7.6 Million Workers Into Compensation Scheme

By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has disclosed that over 7.6 million employees have so far been enrolled into the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). He made the disclosure at the 2026 International Civil Service Conference held in Abuja. Faleye also announced the enrolment of the […]
NSITF Restores Hope for Injured Workers With Prosthetic Support

By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has reaffirmed the importance of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) in restoring hope, dignity and confidence to Nigerian workers who suffer injuries in the course of their duties. Faleye spoke in Abuja at the weekend during […]
NSITF Trains Officials on Employees’ Compensation Scheme

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Lagos State Government in the full and effective implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) across the state’s public service. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of NSITF, Oluwaseun Falaye, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Lagos during […]