By Afolabi Oyekunle. Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, says social security should be considered as an investment in human dignity, social stability and economic resilience, not merely as an administrative mechanism. He said this in Lagos at the annual workshop of the Labour Writers Association of Nigeria (LAWAN), themed: “Workers at the Centre of Nigeria’s Political Transition: Defending Rights, look Advancing Welfare and Building Economic Justice.” In a paper presentation titled “Social Security and Workers' Welfare in Nigeria's Political Transition: Closing the Protection Gaps and Building a Sustainable Safety Net,” the NSITF MD stressed that social security is about creating a system that provides protection when people face circumstances beyond their immediate control. Represented by the Deputy General Manager and Head of Corporate Affairs, Alexerdra Mede, the NSITF boss commended L...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Opeifa:  Transport System  Key to Nigeria’s Economic Competitiveness The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr Kayode Opeifa, has identified an integrated transportation and logistics system that supports production, trade and mobility as a critical driver of Nigeria’s economic resilience and competitiveness. Opeifa stated this while speaking on the theme, “Scaling the Future: Building a Resilient and Efficient Mobility and Logistics Ecosystem in Nigeria,” at the BusinessDay Mobility and Logistics Conference held at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos. NRC MD Dr Kayode Opeifa speaking at the occasion. He said inefficiencies in the country’s transportation network contribute to congestion, rising logistics costs, delayed deliveries, reduced productivity and higher prices of goods and services. According to him, rail transportation occupies a strategic position in developing an efficient national transport ne...

By Afolabi Oyekunle Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reassured the people of Ijebuland that a new Awujale will emerge before May 29, 2027, while projecting a major economic transformation for Ogun East Senatorial District through emerging oil exploration activities and the proposed Gateway Deep-Sea Port. The governor gave the assurances on Tuesday at the Ogun East Senatorial District stakeholders’ meeting in Ijebu-Ode, where he engaged representatives of various interest groups on traditional affairs, governance and the economic prospects of the district. On the succession process for the revered Awujale stool, Abiodun assured the people that his administration was committed to facilitating a smooth, peaceful and widely acceptable process leading to the emergence of a new monarch. He acknowledged the importance of the Awujale institution to the cultural heritage, identity and unity of Ijebuland, appealing to the people to remain calm and patient as the necessar...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. 35 years in existence and still standing as a true Church  of God, all praises and thanks to Almighty God. In view of this, the Rhema Christian Church Towers  with  headquarters at  Champion Peace Cathedral, Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway, Temidire, Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria will be  hosting the World Convention 2026 and 35years of its existence, from Sunday  1 November to Sunday, 8 November 2026. Briefing newsmen on the journey so far and activities lined up for the occasion, the Founder of Rhema Christian Church,  Archbis  (Dr) Taiwo Akinola said the members have cause to praise God and thank him for the great works in the lives of the Church and members. Archbishop Taiwo Akinola briefing newsmen.  Archbishop Dr. Taiwo Akinola. "For thirty-five years, God has graciously sustained this ministry in its divine assignment of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and raising a people of His power, pu...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Prominent Clergy and Founder Rhema Christian Church & Towers, Archbishop Taiwo Akinola, is much concern about the nation, and took time to address some of the issues concerning Nigeria while speaking to newsmen on the forthcoming World Convention of the church, and 35years anniversary.             Archbishop Taiwo Akinola  He spoke among others on the forthcoming 2027 general election, unemployment,  youths restlessness, drug abuse, and rising cost of living and citizens welfare. On the forth coming 2027 elections, Archbishop Taiwo Akinola has this to say: "The forthcoming elections offer Nigerians another opportunity to strengthen democratic institutions and demand responsible governance. We urge the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, political parties, candidates, and civil society organisations to work towards peaceful, transparent, inclusive, and credible elections. ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The  Pension Week of the National Pension Commission, (PenCom) kicked off yesterday in Abuja with participants who looked at better ways to secure the future of the youths and their empowerment for future. Speakers called for early introduction of youths to financial inclusion that could guarantee financial stability for them in future. In her address, the Director General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran urged the youths to prepare very well for their future and not allow today's soft life to become there hard life tomorrow. She called on them to be interested in ways that can better their future. At the occasion winners of the essay competition from over 1,500 entries from secondary and tertiary institutions were announced. Under the secondary schools category, James Nnaemaka , SS3 student from Standard International Secondary School, Umuahia emerged winner, while in the category B, Tertiary/Youth, Oluwafemi Ogunmola, NYSC member serving in Cross Riv...