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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja In a demonstration of its commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible development, staff of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) commemorated World Environment Day 2026 by participating in a tree-planting exercise at the site of the new Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital. The initiative underscores the Bank’s dedication to promoting sustainable growth while helping to create greener, healthier, and more resilient communities. The tree-planting exercise forms part of broader efforts to integrate environmental stewardship into the Bank’s development agenda. The AATC, which is set to become Afreximbank’s future global headquarters, is expected to…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social security and employee protection through closer collaboration with the International Social Security Association (ISSA), as the 114th International Labour Conference continues in Geneva. The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), said its partnership with ISSA has further reinforced the country’s resolve to advance social security coverage and enhance employees’ compensation schemes. The commitment was highlighted during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the conference between ISSA Secretary-General, Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano, and a delegation from the NSITF led by the Executive Director, Administration,…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Awka Judicial Division, has delivered a landmark judgment in favour of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), reaffirming the statutory obligations of employers under the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA), 2010. In a ruling delivered on June 4, 2026, in Suit No. NICN/AWK/56/2025, the court upheld claims brought by the NSITF against the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA), declaring that the agency falls within the definition of an employer under the Employees’ Compensation Act. The court held that ANSIPPA is legally required to make monthly contributions…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has formally handed over a construction site at the Kainji Transmission Substation to Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL) for the development of two 330kV bays aimed at enhancing power evacuation from the Kainji Hydro Power Plant. The site handover, which took place on Friday, June 5, 2026, grants MESL access to commence the Kainji Switchyard Units 1G3 and 1G4 bays construction project. The project will involve civil, electrical and mechanical works, as well as testing, commissioning and other approved activities. Upon completion, the two 330kV bays will facilitate the evacuation…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) have agreed to deepen collaboration to enhance radiation safety in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry while reducing regulatory burdens and operational costs for industry players. The partnership was announced following a high-level meeting between the Commission Chief Executive of NUPRC, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, and the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NNRA, Dr. Yau Idris, at the NUPRC headquarters. The collaboration seeks to address regulatory overlaps, improve compliance, and ensure safer handling of radioactive materials and radiation-emitting equipment widely used in upstream petroleum operations.…

.. .Ex-NSITF Legal Services GM Denies Crisis Claims, Says Exit Was Voluntary By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Former General Manager, Legal Services of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr. Innocent Eremionkhale, has dismissed reports linking his departure from the agency to an alleged crisis between staff members and the management of the Fund. Eremionkhale issued a formal disclaimer in response to a Sahara Reporters publication which alleged that a wave of staff resignations at the NSITF was triggered by internal conflicts and dissatisfaction with the leadership of the organisation. Reacting to the report, the former legal chief stated that…

…Says Staff Exits Were Voluntary and Part of Organisational Restructuring By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has strongly refuted allegations of a managerial crisis and mass resignation of employees, describing reports circulating in some media outlets as misleading, inaccurate, and devoid of factual basis. In a statement issued by the Head of Corporate Affairs, Alexandra Mede, the Fund specifically faulted a report published by Sahara Reporters on June 4, 2026, insisting that the publication misrepresented events within the organisation and formed the basis of what it described as unfounded attacks by a coalition…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Rotary President Ama Umoren has emphasized that service remains a powerful tool for creating hope, inspiring positive change, and building stronger communities, as the Rotary Club of Abuja Gwarinpa Central commissioned a series of impactful community projects in Abuja on Friday. Speaking during the project commissioning ceremony, Umoren said Rotary’s commitment to humanitarian service continues to transform lives through practical interventions that address critical community needs. “Service is a measure by which to create hope, inspire change and build stronger communities,” She said. The projects commissioned included the construction of a soak-away system to improve sanitation,…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, has commended the Federal Ministry of Interior and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) for the significant progress recorded in immigration administration, describing the ongoing reforms as a positive step towards improving transparency, security, and service delivery. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Abuja on Thursday, Ambassador Mignot welcomed the growing collaboration between the European Union and Nigeria. He, however, urged the Federal Government to sustain the momentum by introducing further reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s work…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has disclosed that the Fund is prioritising policies and programmes aimed at addressing the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), platform-based work and the expanding gig economy on Nigeria’s labour force. Faleye made the disclosure while responding to questions following the presentation of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, at the General Assembly of the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva. In his address to the conference, Dingyadi advocated inclusive and human-centred AI policies…