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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has called for stronger collaboration among government, employers and workers to promote sustainable economic growth, enterprise competitiveness and improved worker protection. Faleye made the call on Monday in Abuja while delivering a goodwill message at the 5th Annual Summit of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), where he described the summit’s theme, “Leveraging Reforms and ESG for Enterprise Competitiveness and Inclusive National Growth,” as timely amid Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape. He noted that businesses across the country are…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the release of the access code earlier promised to be released that will enable political parties to upload the names of their nominated candidates for the 2027 general election. The access code, initially scheduled for release on Friday, June 26, will now be made available on Monday, June 29, according to sources within the commission and political parties. The sources obtained by Standard Times Nigeria Newspaper’s Correspondent disclosed that the adjustment was made to ensure a seamless upload of candidates’ nomination documents through the commission’s online nomination portal.…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Nigeria has recorded a major diplomatic and gender equality milestone following the re-election of Mrs. Esther Eghobamien-Mshelia to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) for a second four-year term. The victory came during a keenly contested election held at the United Nations Headquarters on June 26, where Nigeria emerged successful in an election involving 123 Member States, defeating candidates from eight other countries. Announcing the achievement, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, FSI, described the outcome as a significant diplomatic triumph that reinforces Nigeria’s growing…

…. Launches ‘The Architect of Modern Nigeria’ as Summit Seeks Solutions to National Challenges. By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Convener and Director-General of the Care & Transformation Network (CTN), Hon. Kovie Andrew Epetuku, has declared that the future of Nigeria cannot be entrusted to a handful of individuals, stressing that nation-building requires the collective commitment of all stakeholders. Epetuku made the assertion on Saturday at the CTN International Conference 2026 and United Nigeria Summit held at the NUC Auditorium, Maitama, Abuja, to commemorate three years of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. The summit,…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has joined world leaders, meteorological experts, and development partners in charting the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven weather services for farmers at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Executive Council Side Event on “Scaling AI-Powered Weather Services for Farmers.” Geneva, Switzerland. Prof. Anosike, who also serves as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the WMO, participated in the high-level meeting held at the WMO Headquarters, where discussions focused on harnessing AI to improve weather forecasting, strengthen climate services for agriculture, and enhance global food…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) have agreed to deepen their partnership on artificial intelligence (AI)-driven weather forecasting and early warning systems, marking a significant step toward enhancing climate resilience and meteorological services in Nigeria. The agreement was reached during a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the WMO Executive Council between NiMet’s Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Charles Anosike, who also serves as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and CMA Administrator and Director-General, Dr. Chen Zhenlin, China’s Permanent Representative with…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Regy and Henry Amazing Grace Foundation (RHAGF) has called for stronger partnerships and increased investment in skills acquisition and education as critical tools for preventing drug abuse among vulnerable children and youths across Nigeria. The Foundation made the call on Friday, June 26, 2026 during the commemoration of the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and organised by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Representing RHAGF at the high-level event, the Foundation’s National Coordinator, Mrs. Duru Regina, PhD, joined government officials, civil society organisations, development…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has stressed that Africa’s economic future depends on stronger collaboration among governments, investors, communities and development partners, urging the continent to leverage its natural resources through value addition and sustainable development. Governor Sule made the remarks on Thursday at the State House in Abuja during the closing ceremony of the 5th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) 2026. Speaking at the summit, themed “One Africa, One Resource Vision,” the governor showcased Nasarawa State’s responsible mining framework, describing it as a tripartite arrangement designed to deliver benefits to investors,…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and South Africa’s Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in social insurance administration, occupational health and safety, rehabilitation services, and employee compensation systems. The agreement was signed on Thursday at Fraser Suites, Abuja, marking the culmination of a three-day Strategic Technical Engagement and Bilateral Session hosted by NSITF. The signing formalises a framework for institutional collaboration between the two organisations and follows extensive technical discussions involving management and specialist teams from both sides. The NSITF delegation was led by its…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Arewa Youth Forum (AYF), one of northern Nigeria’s largest youth advocacy groups, has thrown its weight behind the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, praising his leadership and the Commission’s performance in recent elections while pledging active support ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement came on Thursday during a courtesy visit by a high-powered AYF delegation to INEC headquarters in Abuja. The delegation, led by the Chairman of the Forum’s Board of Trustees, Alhaji Gambo Ibrahim Gujungu, commended what it described as significant improvements in electoral administration…