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Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) records approximately 85% of its contribution target in the first half of 2026.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) says it has recorded approximately 85% of its contribution target in the first half of 2026, despite what management described as a period of significant institutional change. Managing Director/Chief Executive, Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye, disclosed this at the opening of NSITF’s 2026 Half-Year Management Performance Review held simultaneously in six regional locations of the Fund. According to Faleye, the result reflected “The collective commitment of our Regional and Branch leadership, the dedication of our compliance teams and the determination of our workforce to deliver results regardless of the challenges before them.” The MD noted that the first half of the year was defined by the Voluntary Exit Exercise which he described as “an important milestone in our institutional journey” that came with new responsibilities and leadership demands. “Across the country, many of our offices adapted to these...
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Abiodun Commissions Adesan Road in Mowe, Announces Arrest of Four More Kidnappers of Ogun Students

By Afolabi 0yekunle .Abiodun Commissions Adesan Road in Mowe, Announces Arrest of Four More Kidnappers of Ogun Students Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday commissioned the 3.3-kilometre Adesan Road in Mowe, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area.  as he announced the arrest of four additional suspects linked to the abduction of seven students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade. Governor Abiodun described the rescue of the students and the arrest of the suspects as a major victory in the state’s war against criminality, declaring that Ogun State would never become a safe haven for criminals. It would be recalled that two members of the kidnapping gang were arrested on Thursday during the operation that led to the successful rescue of the students. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the governor expressed appreciation to the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), the National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS), and other student bodies for their...
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NATIONAL NUPCPS IDENTIFIES WITH LAGOS COUNCIL ON IMPENDING PROTEST , SUBMIT LETTER TO GOV. SANWOOLU.

By Afolabi Oyekunle.   National Union of Pensioners Contributory Scheme (NUPCPS) has thrown its weight behind the impending protests by CPS Pensioners in Lagos state demanding for the payment of their pension enhancement and entitlements from the state government.   As a way of identifying with the cause of CPS Pensioners in Lagos State on the actualization of the Pension increases/wage Award struggle, the National Secretary of NUPCPS, Comrade John Bisam was at the Government House, Alausa, today, Friday, 7/8/26 to submit a letter from the National Chairman to Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu. National Secretary of NUPCPS Comrade John Bisam, middle with the state Chairman, Comrade Michael Omisande on the right and state secretary, Comrade ABIODUN Akinbusuyi  on the left. He said the National Body is in full support of the planned Protest on 31/8/26, if the State Government fails to credit their  Accounts on the pension increases/wage Award by 19 August, 2026. ...
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Seven kidnapped students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, rescued as Gov. ABIODUN declares no safe haven for kidnappers.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Ogun State Government on Thursday recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping, with the successful rescue of the seven students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, in Remo North Local Government Area, who were abducted by suspected kidnappers earlier this week. Governor Dapo Abiodun, while addressing journalists at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, in the company of security chiefs and some of the rescued students, reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that kidnappers and other criminal elements have no hiding place anywhere in Ogun State. The Governor disclosed that the rescue was achieved through a coordinated security operation involving the Nigeria Police Force, the Armed Forces, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Ogun State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps), local vigilantes and hunters. “I am pleased to inform the good...
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Land dispute in Dopemu area, NECA expresses deep concern over closure of companies and businesses .

By Afolabi Oyekunle.   The Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed deep concern over the continued closure of manufacturing and commercial facilities within the Dopemu industrial corridor of Lagos State following the enforcement of a warrant of possession by the Lagos State High Court Sheriff's Department on July 30, 2026, in a longstanding land dispute.  While reaffirming its unwavering respect for the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law, the Association urges the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), together with the Lagos State Government, to urgently convene all relevant parties to explore a balanced interim solution that safeguards jobs, protects investments, sustains industrial activities and mitigates the growing socio-economic consequences of the closures, pending the final determination of the matter by the C...
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Dangote Cement Ibese Boosts Community Leadership Capacity with Sustainable Development Training.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable community development and stakeholders engagement with  the successful hosting of  this year’s Annual Capacity Development Workshop for leaders of its host communities.   The one-day workshop in its fourth edition, held at the Yewa Frontier Hotel,  Ibese in Ogun State, brought together traditional rulers, Baales, community representatives, women and youth leaders, as well as government officials under the theme, "Community Leaders as Ambassadors and Conciliators."   The training focused on strengthening leadership capacity, enhancing communication and stakeholders engagement skills, and equipping participants with practical tools for negotiation, conflict resolution, and community development.   Speaking at the opening ceremony, the General Manager, Human Assets Management and Administration (HAM/Admin), Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant, Mr. Aina Olugbenga, com...
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GOV ABIODUN COMMENDS IGP DISU FOR DEPLOYING OPERATIONAL AIRCRAFT TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY IN OGUN

By  Afolabi Oyekunle. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Tunji Disu, for the prompt deployment of an operational police aircraft to support ongoing security operations in the state. Governor Abiodun had requested the deployment of the aircraft as part of efforts to further strengthen the state’s security architecture and sustain the fight against criminality and banditry. The request was swiftly approved by the Inspector General of Police. Receiving the aircraft and its crew on behalf of the Ogun State Government, the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, expressed the Governor’s appreciation to the Inspector General for his prompt response and unwavering commitment to the safety of lives and property in the state. Talabi noted that the deployment of the aircraft would significantly enhance aerial surveillance, intelligence gathering, and rapid response capabilities of security agencies, thereby ...
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