By James IshakuNigeria’s drive toward a fully digital economy is gathering pace as the Federal Government intensifies work on e-governance and digital economy bill to strengthen the regulatory framework for emerging technologies and boost public sector innovation.At the Global Partnership for Human-Centric ICT Standardisation (GIST) Nigeria Introductory Stakeholder Workshop in Abuja, the Director-General of the...
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NSITF MD assures on ECS implementation, hails FG’s enhanced welfare package
…Civil Servants safe with ECS, says Walson-Jack Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has reiterated the commitment of the Fund to the Employee Compensation Scheme (ECS) for the benefit of Federal Civil Servants, even as he applauded the Federal Government on the newly introduced welfare enhancement in the...
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FUGITIVE WILDLIFE CRIMINAL APPREHENDED AFTER 5 YEARS ON THE RUN
A wildlife trafficker Shamsideen Abubakar previously declared wanted by the Federal High Court in Lagos—has been apprehended in a joint enforcement operation by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC).Abubakar, identified as a key figure in the trafficking network had been on...
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President Tinubu assures Nigerian workers of social security, life after retirement
…Says over 7.5m covered by Employees’ Compensation Scheme President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday restated the commitment of the Federal Government towards ensuring that every Nigerian worker is insulated from sudden economic ruin, workplace injury and assured of a dignified life after retirement. The president gave the assurance at the opening of a two-day ISSA...
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Nigeria Customs Strengthens Global Security Ties at DSA 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
…As CGC Adeniyi calls for Shift From Isolated Responses to Coordinated Action The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has once again underscored its role in global security cooperation, as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adeniyi, participated in the 19th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA 2026) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The high-level engagement, which took place...
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ISSA 2026: Demand for responsive, stronger social protection system inevitable…NSITF MD
Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Falaye, has said that due to the expansive and growing population coupled with a dynamic labour market in Nigeria, the demand for a responsive and strong social protection system is inevitable. Faleye stated this on Wednesday in his welcome address at the 2026...
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FG, STATES, LGCs SHARE N2.036 TRILLION March 2026 REVENUE
A total sum of N2.036 trillion, being March 2026 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils.The revenue was shared at the April 2026 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja.The N2.036 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N1.320 trillion , distributable...
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NSITF MD Faleye, Commissions ECS Help Desk at Head of Service
…Says it’ll bring care, dignity to civil servants …Nigerian govt committed to safety, welfare of workers Managing Director/Chief Executive, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Falaye, on Tuesday 21st April 2026, commissioned an Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) Help Desk at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. Faleye,...
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Kogi Chamber Honours Dangote Cement Over Impactful Social Performance
In recognition of its adherence to social performance standards, the Dangote Cement Plant at Obajana has received award of the “Most Compliant Business Institution on Social Aspects Delivery” in Kogi State. The award was presented to the company by the Kogi State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KOCCIMA) during its 2026 Annual General...
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FEDERAL FIRE SERVICE HAS THE CAPACITY TO PROTECT FCT RESIDENTS FROM PETROL FIRES
Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Command’s headquarters in Kubwa on Monday by the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), the Controller of the Federal Fire Service, FCT Command, CF Muhammed S. Anas, assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory of the Federal Fire Service’s capacity to protect them from petrol-related...