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NSITF MD Urges Partnership, Worker Protection at 5th NECA Summit

NSITF MD Urges Partnership, Worker Protection at 5th NECA Summit

…Says ESG, reforms key to inclusive growth, enterprise competitiveness The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has called for stronger collaboration between government, employers and workers to drive sustainable economic growth. Faleye made the call on Monday in Abuja while delivering a goodwill message at the 5th...

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Oyedele Delivers ₦39.63bn Lifeline to 24,814 Pensioners as PTAD Clears Long-Standing DBS Liabilities

Oyedele Delivers ₦39.63bn Lifeline to 24,814 Pensioners as PTAD Clears Long-Standing DBS Liabilities

The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerian pensioners with the successful disbursement of ₦39.63 billion to 24,814 eligible Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners, ending years of anxious waiting for thousands of retirees.‎‎Working under the supervision of the Federal...

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NSITF and South Africa’s Rand Mutual Assurance Sign MoU on Technical Cooperation and Knowledge Exchange

NSITF and South Africa’s Rand Mutual Assurance Sign MoU on Technical Cooperation and Knowledge Exchange

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) of South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising a framework for institutional cooperation across social insurance administration, occupational health and safety, and employee compensation. The agreement was signed on 25th June, 2026, at the conclusion of a three-day Strategic Technical...

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NSITF, South Africa’s Rand Mutual’s partnership will strengthen Africa’s social protection systems – Faleye…As the Fund Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening the ECS

NSITF, South Africa’s Rand Mutual’s partnership will strengthen Africa’s social protection systems – Faleye…As the Fund Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening the ECS

Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has said collaboration between the Fund and Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) of South Africa would strengthen Africa’s social protection system. Faleye stated this on Tuesday when he hosted a high-level delegation from RMA South Africa led by the Group Chief Executive...

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ISSUES TRANSITION GUIDELINES FOR TAX ACTS 2025

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ISSUES TRANSITION GUIDELINES FOR TAX ACTS 2025

The Federal Government has issued the General Guidelines for the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, setting out the process for transition from the repealed tax laws to the new tax framework effective from January 1, 2026. Issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Guidelines provide direction to taxpayers, tax practitioners, revenue authorities and...

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FRC CHARGES NYSC MEMBERS TO CHAMPION TRANSPARENCY AND FISCAL DISCIPLINE

FRC CHARGES NYSC MEMBERS TO CHAMPION TRANSPARENCY AND FISCAL DISCIPLINE

The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has expanded its nationwide campaign for prudent financial management, taking its fiscal responsibility advocacy directly to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camps across six states and the Federal Capital Territory, where it inspired thousands of corps members to embrace accountability, transparency, and responsible resource management. The sensitization initiative covered...

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NSITF rejects allegations of managerial crisis…Says staff exit voluntary, part of restructuring

NSITF rejects allegations of managerial crisis…Says staff exit voluntary, part of restructuring

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has condemned the allegations of managerial crisis and mass resignation of workers being peddled in some media outlets. In a statement issued by Alexandra Mede, Head of Corporate Affairs, the NSITF described the story published by Sahara Reporters as a deliberate misrepresentation of facts and lacking in merit....

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Data Science Platform workers, gig economy in our plans… NSITF MD Faleye

Data Science Platform workers, gig economy in our plans… NSITF MD Faleye

Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has said issues around the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially as regards platform workers and the gig economy, are being given priority attention by the Fund. Faleye stated this while fielding questions in response to the presentation of the Honourable Minister...

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Kwara Targets Economic Growth Through Youth Population as UNFPA Deepens Partnership

Kwara Targets Economic Growth Through Youth Population as UNFPA Deepens Partnership

The Kwara State Government has intensified efforts to transform its growing youth population into a catalyst for economic growth and sustainable development through a strengthened partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The renewed commitment was highlighted during a three-day sensitisation and capacity-building workshop on Demographic Dividend held in Ilorin. The programme was organised...

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