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FG Approves ₦45bn Pension Payment for Nigeria Airways Retirees After 22-Year Delay

FG Approves ₦45bn Pension Payment for Nigeria Airways Retirees After 22-Year Delay

After a 22-year delay, the Federal Government has approved the payment of ₦45 billion in pension arrears to over 6,000 retired employees of the defunct Nigeria Airways. The National Orientation Agency announced the approval on…

Jigawa Disburses N1.5bn Pension to 569 Retirees, Hailed for Leading Pension Model in Nigeri

Jigawa Disburses N1.5bn Pension to 569 Retirees, Hailed for Leading Pension Model in Nigeri

The Jigawa State Government has commenced the disbursement of over ₦1.5 billion in pension entitlements to 569 retirees, reinforcing its reputation as one of the leading states in pension administration in Nigeria. Speaking at a…

Otu Empowers 500 Retirees with N250m Grant Under REDI Scheme

Otu Empowers 500 Retirees with N250m Grant Under REDI Scheme

Governor Bassey Otu has disbursed N250 million to 500 retirees under the Retiree Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (REDI), as part of efforts to reposition senior citizens as contributors to the state economy. At the launch event…

NUJ Calls for Urgent Review of Nigeria’s Pension Scheme to Protect Retired Workers

NUJ Calls for Urgent Review of Nigeria’s Pension Scheme to Protect Retired Workers

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the National Assembly to urgently review the country’s pension scheme, citing the dire living conditions of many retired Nigerian workers. Speaking at the grand finale of…

NUP Disowns Planned Protest Over N32,000 Pension Increase

NUP Disowns Planned Protest Over N32,000 Pension Increase

The Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) has denied any involvement in the reported plans for a protest over the recently approved N32,000 pension increment and the N25,000 palliative payment for retirees. Speaking at a press…

Kano Disburses N6bn to 3,313 Retirees in Fourth Pension Payment Tranche

Kano Disburses N6bn to 3,313 Retirees in Fourth Pension Payment Tranche

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has flagged off the payment of N6 billion in gratuities and death benefits to 3,313 retirees, marking the fourth phase of the state’s pension settlement scheme. The event took…

FMBN Registers 2,370 Retirees in Bauchi, Moves to Digitise Refunds in Gombe

FMBN Registers 2,370 Retirees in Bauchi, Moves to Digitise Refunds in Gombe

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has enrolled 2,370 retirees under the National Housing Fund (NHF) in Bauchi State between 2023 and 2025. The bank has also processed refunds for all registered retirees within…

Pension Fund Operators Pledge Compliance with PenCom’s 3-Day Rule to Pay Retirees

Pension Fund Operators Pledge Compliance with PenCom’s 3-Day Rule to Pay Retirees

The Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) has assured the National Pension Commission (PenCom) that its members will comply with the directive mandating pension benefit payments within three working days of receiving complete applications.…