December 16, 2025
  1. Home
  2. Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)

Tag: Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)

NLC Warns of Poor Enforcement as Fewer Than 30% of Employers Comply With Compensation Law

NLC Warns of Poor Enforcement as Fewer Than 30% of Employers Comply With Compensation Law

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the poor level of compliance with the Employee Compensation Act (ECA), warning that millions of workers remain unprotected despite contributing to a government-backed social security scheme designed to…

Labour, NECA Demand Withdrawal of NSITF Amendment Bill at Senate Hearing

Labour, NECA Demand Withdrawal of NSITF Amendment Bill at Senate Hearing

Organised Labour and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) on Monday firmly rejected the proposed amendments to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Act during a Senate public hearing in Lagos. Both groups insisted…

NSITF Pays Over N1bn Compensation to Injured Workers and Bereaved Families

NSITF Pays Over N1bn Compensation to Injured Workers and Bereaved Families

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has paid more than N1 billion in compensation to injured workers and to families of deceased employees, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening social protection for Nigerian workers. Speaking…

NSITF Unions Back Management Reforms, Commend Termination of ‘Wasteful’ Digital Project

NSITF Unions Back Management Reforms, Commend Termination of ‘Wasteful’ Digital Project

Two major workers’ unions at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) have expressed strong support for ongoing reforms within the agency, describing the current management’s actions as ushering in a new era of accountability,…

NSITF Trains and Empowers 19 Injured Workers Under Compensation Scheme

NSITF Trains and Empowers 19 Injured Workers Under Compensation Scheme

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has empowered 19 injured workers under its Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) to help them regain economic independence and rebuild their lives. The empowerment ceremony was held on Tuesday…

NSITF Launches Social Protection Plan for 70% of Informal Sector Workers

NSITF Launches Social Protection Plan for 70% of Informal Sector Workers

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has unveiled a tailored social protection model aimed at extending coverage to more than 70 per cent of Nigeria’s workforce employed in the informal sector. Managing Director of…

NSITF Pays ₦90m Compensation to Seplat Staff, Expands Workplace Safety Campaign

NSITF Pays ₦90m Compensation to Seplat Staff, Expands Workplace Safety Campaign

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…

Private Sector Warns Senate Against Politicising NSITF Amendment

Private Sector Warns Senate Against Politicising NSITF Amendment

The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) has expressed deep concern over the Senate’s proposed amendment to the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Act, warning that the changes could erode transparency, accountability, and the…