By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has set a new reform agenda aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s social security system, following its two-day 2026 Management Performance Review (MPR) meeting in Abuja. The meeting, attended by top management of the Fund, was convened to assess the Fund’s performance in 2025 and chart a policy direction for improved service delivery and financial sustainability in the new year. Discussions focused on reviewing regional performances, strengthening collaboration across branches, identifying operational challenges, and realigning the Fund towards greater efficiency and value delivery. In his opening remarks, the Managing Director and Chief Executive, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, had stressed the need for measurable results and renewed commitment to the Fund’s mandate. Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye.   He outlined five strategic priorities for 2026 to include expanding coverage, especially in the private and ...

Afolabi Oyekunle A Chieftain of APC in Lagos State, Alhaji Moshood Mayegun has urged the Lagos State Governor, His Excellence, Babajide Sanwoolu to emulate President Bola Tinubu and implement Pension increases for Contributory Pensioners in Lagos State. Alhaji Mayegun, a one time Education Secretary  Lagos Island LGEA, who is the deputy Chairman APC, in Lagos State, said this at the Thanksgiving/get together of CPS Pensioners, Lagos Island Retirees.  Alhaji Moshood Mayegun after listening to the lamentations of the CPS retirees due to non-payment of their pension increases as obtained by their  federal counterparts, promised to convey the message of the Retirees on Pension increases to  Governor Sanwoolu.  He assured that Governor Sanwo-Olu, as the Political Son of President Tinubu, will toe his line on Pension increase payment for Lagos Retirees.              Governor Babajide Sanwoolu.  Meanwhile, It is the b...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has frowned over the  destruction and theft of railway assets worth millions of naira in the Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a press release, the Corporation alleged that the incident occurred at the Mile One-Ten axis in Ibadan, and was led  by the Chairman of Ibadan South-West LG, Hon. Kehinde Adeyemi Amanda. According to NRC, the Chairman was accompanied by a group of thugs, individuals in Nigerian Army uniforms, and operatives of the Amotekun Corps. "The group reportedly vandalized critical infrastructure, including rails, sleepers, signal poles, and perimeter fences belonging to NRC tenants. .Attempts by NRC Police officers to intervene were reportedly resisted, forcing them to withdraw to avoid a violent escalation. Describing the act as a grave violation of federally protected assets, the NRC confirmed it is documenting the incident for legal and administrative acti...

B y Afolabi Oyekunle. The Management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund ( NSITF) says allegations of fraud, abuse of office, and financial impropriety against its Managing Director/Chief Executive, Barrister Oluwaseun Falaye, are false, malicious, and unsupported by verifiable facts. A statement by the Management said it  appears to form part of a coordinated attempt to discredit the leadership of the Fund and undermine the far-reaching reforms currently underway. According to the statement, NSITF operates strictly within a clearly defined statutory, financial, and governance framework under the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA), 2010, the Public Finance Management laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and applicable Treasury, procurement, and audit regulations. " All funds accruing to the Employees’ Compensation Fund are public trust funds, subject to multilayered internal controls, routine internal and external audits, Management Board oversight, and super...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Executive Chairman of Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Abiodun Jimoh Isola Ejigbadero, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to preventive healthcare as the council held a Measles–Rubella Vaccine Campaign Awareness programme at the Council Secretariat. Speaking during the sensitisation engagement at the council secretariat on the 5th of February 2026, Hon. Ejigbadero described the initiative as a critical step towards strengthening public health awareness and safeguarding the wellbeing of residents, particularly children. He noted that the campaign was designed to deepen community understanding of routine immunisation and dispel misconceptions surrounding vaccination. According to the council chairman, the awareness programme reaffirmed the collective resolve of the local government to prioritise preventive healthcare, community education and proactive governance.          Hon. Ejigbadero at...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN)  has debunked a recent publication in This Day Newspaper alleging that the Association accused TotalEnergies Nigeria Limited of maltreatment of Nigerian employees, harassment by expatriates, violations of the Nigerian Local Content Act, racism, among other claims. PENGASSAN in a press release signed by the Acting General Secretary, Comrade Jerry Amah, states that it has neither issued any statement on the matter nor provided any document to the media.  "The cited publication referenced an internal document between staff and their management without authorization, constituting a breach of privacy and confidentiality which the Association strongly condemns". According to the statement, PENGASSAN is a structured organization, and only the National Leadership is authorized to communicate the Association’s official position.  "While we respect the rights of individua...