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Police Service Commission (PSC)

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The Police Service Commission (PSC) is an independent Federal Executive Body in Nigeria established under Section 153 of the 1999 Constitution. It is responsible for the human resource management of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), overseeing appointments, promotions, and disciplinary actions for all officers except the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

Nigeria Police Force (NPF)

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is the principal law enforcement and lead internal security agency in Nigeria, operating under the command of the newly appointed 23rd Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu. Governed by Sections 214 to 216 of the 1999 Constitution, it holds exclusive federal jurisdiction over crime prevention, law enforcement, and public safety across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Central Bank of Nigeria

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is the country's apex monetary authority. Established by the CBN Act of 1958, it commenced operations on July 1, 1959. The central bank is 100% state-owned and headquartered in Abuja, though it recently moved select operational departments to Lagos to maximize efficiency. The institution was named "Central Bank of the Year" at the 2026 Central Banking Awards in London for its aggressive stance on restoring macroeconomic stability and managing inflation.

Rural Electrification Agency (REA)

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The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is the implementing agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria tasked with increasing electricity access to unserved and underserved rural and peri-urban communities. Established under the Electricity Act 2023, it focuses heavily on deploying decentralized renewable energy solutions like mini-grids and solar home systems.

National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT)

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The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) is the official federal body tasked with providing national leadership in cancer research, treatment, and control in Nigeria. Established under the NICRAT Act of 2017, the institute focuses on lowering the country's cancer burden through policy, public-private partnerships, and standardized healthcare strategies.

National Productivity Centre (NPC)

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The National Productivity Centre (NPC) is a tripartite, research-oriented Federal Government parastatal in Nigeria supervised by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. Established under Act Cap 70 of 2004 (originally set up in 1993 for its research status), the NPC is mandated to stimulate productivity consciousness and improve the quality of goods and services across all sectors of the Nigerian economy.

Industrial Training Fund (ITF)

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Established by Decree 47 of 1971, as amended in 2011, the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has operated consistently and painstakingly within the context of its enabling laws. The ITF, which began as a Parastatal ‘B’ organization is now a grade ‘A’ Parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. It has been operating for over 50 years as an agency that promotes and encourages the acquisition of industrial and commercial skills required for national economic development.

Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)

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The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) is a Federal Government agency responsible for administering the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). It ensures fair compensation and medical care for workers who suffer work-related injuries, disabilities, or occupational diseases, and provides benefits to dependants in the event of death.

National Pension Commission (PENCOM)

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The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is the regulatory and supervisory body for all pension matters in Nigeria. Established under the Pension Reform Act, PenCom ensures that retirement benefits are managed securely and paid out on time.

Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP)

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The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is the apex federal regulatory authority responsible for the monitoring, oversight, and regulation of the public procurement system in Nigeria. Established under the Public Procurement Act 2007, the agency standardizes government contracting, ensures transparency, and enforces accountability across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS)

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The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) is the central statutory agency responsible for assessing, collecting, and accounting for federally collectible taxes and revenues in Nigeria. Formally known as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the agency officially rebranded and transitioned to the NRS following the enactment of the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025. This structural overhaul took full effect on January 1, 2026.

Independent National Electoral Commission (Nigeria)

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is the permanent constitutional body tasked with organizing, supervising, and regulating all federal, state, and local government elections in Nigeria. Established in 1998 under General Abdulsalami Abubakar, INEC is core to Nigeria's democracy, managing everything from registration to polling outcomes. The agency's leadership is currently headed by Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan, who was appointed in October 2025.