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Gambian Delegation In Nigeria for a week study tour On Employees’ Compensation Scheme.

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...
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Chairman Agbado-Oke Odo LCDA, 𝐄𝐉𝐈𝐆𝐁𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐎 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐆𝐁𝐀𝐃𝐎/𝐎𝐊𝐄-𝐎𝐃𝐎 𝐂𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐂 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄 (𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐀)

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...
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ICPC, PenCom Recover ₦3bn unremitted Pension from Employers.

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...
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Gov. Abiodun Appoints Six New Permanent Secretaries to Boost Ogun Civil Service

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of six new Permanent Secretaries in a move aimed at strengthening the leadership capacity of the state’s Civil/Public Service and sustaining ongoing public sector reforms. Governor Dapo Abiodun. The appointments, announced on Friday by the Head of Service, Mr. I.O. Saka, fill vacancies created by the statutory retirement of former Permanent Secretaries. The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are Dr. Solomon Oluseyi Sokunbi, Mr. Abiodun Oladunjoye Akinwunmi, Mr. Adedeji Akanbi Sowunmi, Mr. Olumide Olusola Ogunbo, Mr. Dolamu Isaiah Idowu-Agida and Tpl. Musinat Abiola Ayodele. According to the Head of Service, the appointments were made by the governor in line with Section 208(c) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), following due consideration of merit, professionalism andKO inclusiveness. He explained that all six appointees successfully complete...
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LASWA scores another First in water safety training.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in partnership with Interferry, has successfully delivered Module Two (Seamanship) of the Ferry Safety Development Programme (FSDP), marking another milestone in Africa's first structured ferry professional development initiative. The June module focused on Ropes and Knots, Mooring and Anchoring, and Deck Maintenance. Through self-paced learning, virtual mentoring, expert engagement, and practical field exercises, participants strengthened the technical knowledge and practical skills required for safe and efficient ferry operations. As part of the module, participants attended an "Ask the Expert" virtual session on 17 June 2026 featuring Mr. Jeff Joyce, Interferry Mentor and Vice President, Marine Operations, Northumberland Ferries Limited. He shared practical insights on seamanship, ferry operations, maritime safety, leadership, and international best practices while engaging participants in an interactive...
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NUPENG leadership expressed solidarity with MRS Oil.

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The new leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), alongside key stakeholders in the downstream petroleum sector, on Tuesday 30th June 2026 paid a landmark courtesy visit to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, Alhaji Sayyu Dantata. The meeting, which took place at the MRS Oil corporate headquarters in Tin Can Island, Lagos, marked a new dawn in labour-industry relations, signaling a collective commitment to stability, growth, and mutual respect across the nation's petroleum value chain. Welcoming the distinguished delegation, Alhaji Sayyu Dantata extended heartfelt congratulations to Comrade Otunba Salimon Akanni Oladiti on his emergence as the Executive President of NUPENG. In a moment of profound statesmanship, the MRS Oil helmsman declared that all past misunderstandings with the Union had been laid to rest. "For a vehicle to move forward, all four tyres must be properly balanced," Da...
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ASCSN calls on FG to halt plans to sell Unity schools.

B y Afolabi Oyekunle. The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has called on well-meaning Nigerians to reject the plan by the Federal government to sell the Unity schools because it will make quality secondary education inaccessible to millions of Nigerian children. Reacting to report that the Federal Government has approved the concessioning of King’s College, Lagos, to Old Boys Association, the ASCSN stated that once that was done, the remaining 119 Federal Government Colleges would be shared by the political elites and their stooges and consequently killed the Unity School System. In a press statement issued in Abuja today and signed by its National President, Comrade Shehu Mohammed, and the Secretary-General, Comrade Joshua Apebo, the Union recalled that the Prime Minister in the First Republic, Sir Tafawa Balewa in1966 conceived the idea of setting up Federal Government Colleges to be models of secondary education where Nigerian children irrespec...
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