NSITF
6 Jan
The Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has developed a comprehensive programme for the integration of the informal sector into the Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS). NSITF Managing Director, Oluwaseun Faleye, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday by NSITF General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Nwachukwu Ngige. Faleye said that the fund would tap into the immense…
5 Dec
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dangyadi has urged the management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) to improve enrolment into the Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS). The Minster who stated this in his address at the NSITF 2022/2023 service award, added that efficient resource management is key to optimum productivity. …
7 Nov
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has disbursed a total of N6.6 billion as compensation to 103,000 injured employees.
31 Oct
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reiterated the growing importance of employee welfare to the growth of the digital economy, sending a strong signal about the shared responsibility of employers in protecting workers’ rights and dignity.
24 Oct
The Nigeria Police Force has decided to enrol its officers and men into the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) to provide additional social benefits to the Force.
9 Oct
Sponsors of the maiden Ikoyi Club Professional Development Competition, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has promised continuous support to the growth of the game.
1 Oct
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has called for a joint task force with the Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI) to cover casuals in the sector under its Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS).
12 Sep
To foster a healthy national workforce and manage contributions from both public and private employers, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has given a cheque of N10,588,181.33 to Eko Electricity Distribution Company
7 Sep
It is not only logical but appropriate as well that at a retreat organised for the Senate and House committees on labour and employment, the other day, the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) declared its ambitious plan to enhance its operations
6 Sep
Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, was questioned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over contract irregularities and job racketeering at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). The spokesperson for the ICPC, Demola Bakare, confirmed Ngige’s invitation. “He was invited and interrogated on some issues and was…
19 Aug
The Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has announced its intention to extend insurance coverage to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, as part of an ambitious plan to enhance its operations and broaden its impact.
18 Aug
The Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has announced its intention to extend insurance coverage to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members as part of an ambitious plan to enhance its operations and broaden its impact. Speaking at a retreat organised for the Senate and House Committees on Labour and Employment in Lagos at the…
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