Lawyers’ Role Vital in Protecting Workers’ Rights, NSITF Tells NBA
By Chinedu Echianu Legal practitioners have been urged to play a more active role in protecting workers’ rights and strengthening the enforcement of laws governing workplace compensation and social security in Nigeria. The call is expected to take centre stage at a dedicated session by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) at the Nigerian […]
NSITF, Gambia Deepen Partnership on Workers’ Welfare
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has pledged sustained technical support and deeper collaboration with the Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund (IICF) of the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) of The Gambia to strengthen social protection and workers’ welfare across West Africa. The assurance was given by the Managing Director […]
NSITF Hosts Gambia Delegation on Social Security Tour
By Chinedu Echianu Nigeria’s Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has begun a week-long study tour for a delegation from The Gambia’s Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC), aimed at deepening cooperation and sharing best practices in workers’ compensation and social security administration. Nigeria’s Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has begun a week-long study tour […]
PenCom, NURTW Launch Pension Plan for Transport Workers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) have begun discussions on a landmark partnership that could bring an estimated nine million transport workers into Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) through the Personal Pension Plan (PPP). The initiative was unveiled during a courtesy visit by NURTW […]
Tinubu Calls for Stronger Social Protection at ISSA Seminar
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger, more inclusive and better-communicated social security systems across West Africa, warning that millions in the region remain vulnerable to economic shocks and workplace risks. The President, represented by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, made this known on Wednesday while declaring […]