The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has paid ₦90 million in compensation to an employee of Seplat Energy Plc under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). The payment, made in Abuja, is part of the
The Federal Government has granted special waivers to enable large-scale recruitment of healthcare professionals across federal tertiary institutions as part of efforts to tackle workforce shortages and the impact of brain drain. Mr. Alaba Balogun,
The Federal Government has announced plans to release ₦11.99 billion within 72 hours to offset part of the salary and allowance arrears owed to medical professionals nationwide. Mr. Alaba Balogun, Head of Information and Public
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Friday inaugurated the Board of Trustees for its new healthcare initiative, PenCare, in Abuja. The scheme aims to provide affordable and quality healthcare for retirees under the Contributory Pension
The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of funds to staff of tertiary institutions nationwide under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a scheme designed to enhance staff welfare, boost productivity, and stimulate innovation
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for workers to be allowed to withdraw up to 50 per cent of their Retirement Savings Account (RSA), up from the current 25 per cent limit. The demand
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly opposed proposed amendments to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA), describing them as attempts to politicise workers’ contributions. NLC President, Mr. Joe
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has provided start-up kits and work tools to 57 injured workers across the country to help them rebuild their lives after workplace accidents. The presentation, held on Thursday
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, has vowed to lead a major campaign against contract staffing in Nigeria, describing the practice as “modern-day slavery” that deprives millions of workers of job
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s business sector have urged the Federal Government to create a more enabling environment for enterprise, saying this is crucial for private-sector growth, job creation, and the reduction of unemployment nationwide. They made
