[Download]: The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS):A Legacy of Transformation Under Zacch Adedeji

[Download]: The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS):A Legacy of Transformation Under Zacch Adedeji

Jul 30, 2025

By Olatunji Oke The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has long served as a pillar of Nigeria’s economic structure, playing a vital role in tax collection and national revenue generation. Since its inception in 1943, the agency has evolved through landmark reforms and

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[Download]: From Provident Roots to Modern Social Protection: The NSITF’s Journey and Seun Faleye’s Reformist Vision

[Download]: From Provident Roots to Modern Social Protection: The NSITF’s Journey and Seun Faleye’s Reformist Vision

Jul 23, 2025

In this special deep-dive, Africa Indicator traces the institutional journey of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) from its humble beginnings as a provident fund in 1961 to its current role as a strategic pillar in Nigeria’s social safety net architecture. The

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NSITF reimburses firm ₦31.1m for employee’s treatment

NSITF reimburses firm ₦31.1m for employee’s treatment

Jul 16, 2025

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reimbursed Nestlé Nigeria Plc the sum of ₦31.1 million for the medical treatment of an injured employee under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). Presenting the cheque, NSITF Managing Director, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye noted that claims

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African-Americans and Chicago’s Remarkable Influence on American Politics: the Danny K. Davis Example

African-Americans and Chicago’s Remarkable Influence on American Politics: the Danny K. Davis Example

Sep 17, 2023

Danny K Davis with some of his well-wishers made up of mostly distinguished members of the African community African-Americans and Chicago’s Remarkable Influence on American Politics:the Danny K. Davis example Olatunji Oke Often referenced by the appellation, “Windy City,” Chicago stands as a

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Lagos & New Orleans: A Tale of Two Kindred Cities

Lagos & New Orleans: A Tale of Two Kindred Cities

Aug 28, 2023

By Olatunji Oke Separated by the expansiveness of the ocean S which touches both places on respective ends, it would appear that Lagos, Nigeria and New Orleans, USA have more than the Atlantic in common:  these two despite the seeming unconnectedness, could be

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Dapo Torimiro From Lagos Dreams to Global Music Greatness

Dapo Torimiro From Lagos Dreams to Global Music Greatness

Aug 28, 2023

The name Dapo Torimiro is revered in Nigerian music circles. As part of a collective at the turn of the century, he was inventive with songwriting, production, and delivery. More than 20 years later, he’s held in similar esteem – if not to

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Lagos and the rise and rise of AfroBeats

Lagos and the rise and rise of AfroBeats

Aug 25, 2023

By Olatunji Oke When the artiste Davido had a concert to mark the release of his most recent album in April 2023, it was advertised as his “homecoming concert.” It was the same when Burna Boy had his in January and even though

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Young People Set Agenda for Africa’s Future

Young People Set Agenda for Africa’s Future

Aug 10, 2023

By Olatunji Oke The 5th Edition of ‘The Africa We Want Conference’ convened at the prestigious African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, marking an essential platform for identifying and addressing the bottlenecks impeding Africa’s progress while exploring potential solutions. Organized by Jet Age

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Essence Festival. New Orleans, Louisiana

Essence Festival. New Orleans, Louisiana

Aug 9, 2023

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