By Afolabi Oyekunle.   Stakeholders have applauded Dangote Group's commitment to promotion of road safety and responsible transportation just as the conglomerate received the coveted Road Safety Corporate Excellence Award for its outstanding contributions to safer transportation and accident prevention initiativesOf. The Pan-African conglomerate received the commendation of road transport industry operators for its sustained support for initiatives aimed at reducing traffic accidents and safeguarding lives.   Kogi State Government which presented the award said it was to celebrate the Group's outstanding contributions to promoting safer roads, supporting accident prevention initiatives and advancing collaborative efforts aimed at protecting lives along one of Nigeria's most strategic transportation corridors.  The award in Lokoja, Kogi State capital, was presented before a gathering of government officials, road safety regulators, transport operato...

B y Afolabi Oyekunle. The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has again kicked against Federal government plans to cede the 120 federal government colleges to private individuals under the public private partnership model as currently being spearheaded by Old Boys Associations, with Kings College, Lagos as a pilot project.  The Association said the move is contrary to the motive behind the establishment of the Colleges to give opportunity to all students to access the schools  irrespective of parental background, and affordable education for all students.  The text was read by National Vice President, Comrade Adebayo Fajobi, at a press conference in Kings College, Lagos.  Comrade Fajobi reading the address. He observed that concession of the schools will make them exclusive to the children of the  affluence in the society, making if difficult for the children of the less privileged and low income earners. He also warned that it co...

By  Afolabi Oyekunle. Pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme in Lagos state have expressed their disappointment and queried the delay in paying their pension Arears and entitlements by the Lagos state government. According to most of them since President Bola Tinubu unanimously consented and approved the payment of pension Arears and increase of entitlements in 2025, the federal pensioners had been paid, while their counterparts in Lagos state are "begging" to be paid. The Pensioners said they are worry that the promises made by Governor Babajide Sanwoolu that he will implement the directive of President Bola Tinubu concerning the payment has not been fulfilled. Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu. They lament that the low monthly payment under the Contributory Pension Scheme could not sustain them contributing to many challenges some of them face, health wise, and in the death of some members. According to them, the information they got from Lagos S...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, on Monday, July 6,2026, formally opened a week-long study tour for the Board of the Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund of the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation, SSHFC, of The Gambia. The study tour was declared open by the Managing Director/Chief Executive, Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, at the Fund’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. He said the visit is aimed at undertaking a comprehensive study of the operations and best practices of Nigeria’s Employees’ Compensation Scheme, ECS, and at strengthening institutional frameworks between the two organizations. “This engagement is not merely procedural; it is a solemn occasion of historic significance,” Faleye told the guests, adding that “it provides a noble platform through which both institutions may exchange knowledge, compare experiences, and glean invaluable insights that will enrich our shared mission of delivering social security benefits to our citizens...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. A great leader is remembered not only for the promises he makes but for the enduring landmarks achieved . True progress is measured by investments that stand the test of time, projects that bring people together, strengthen communities, and improve the quality of life for generations. In line with this vision, the Executive Chairman of Agbado/Oke-Odo LCDA, Hon. Abiodun Jimoh Isola (Ejigbadero), has commenced the construction of the proposed 𝑨𝒈𝒃𝒂𝒅𝒐/𝑶𝒌𝒆-𝑶𝒅𝒐 𝑪𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒄 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆 (𝐎𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐚), a landmark project that underscores his administration's commitment to sustainable infrastructure development and community advancement. This is according to Ojo Samuel Oluwafemi (femiOJO) Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman.     The ongoing project Major Jimoh Ishola Ejigbadero. Designed as a modern, functional, and befitting multipurpose facility, the Civic Centre will provide a conducive venue for civic engagements, cultu...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the National Pension Commission (PenCom) have recovered over ₦3 billion unremitted pension contributions from employers. Account to a press release from Pencom, the recovery was achieved through an ICPC-PenCom enforcement initiative aimed at addressing pension contribution defaults and protecting the retirement savings of workers. Pencom says the recovered funds, obtained from defaulting employers in the electricity sector, have been fully remitted into the respective Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) of affected employees in accordance with the provisions of the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2014. " The recovery demonstrates the effectiveness of the partnership between PenCom and ICPC in enforcing compliance with the PRA 2014 and ensuring that employers fulfil their statutory pension obligations." PenCom signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICPC in Octob...