Trustfund Pensions eyes N2tn by year end as assets surge to N1.54tn
Trustfund Pensions Limited has set a target of growing its Assets Under Management, AUM, to N2 trillion by the end of 2026
FG plans Health Insurance for senior citizens
THE Federal Government is planning a health insurance scheme for the nation’s senior citizens.
Our pains knew no limit under past govts — Bayelsa pensioners
By Samuel Oyandogha For pensioners of Bayelsa State, the pains and the sufferings they passed through under the past administrations in more than 12 years are not something they want to remember. The pensioners recalled with pains that during the immediate past administration of Seriake Dickson, efforts were made to set aside N250 million monthly […]
Controversy over N1.68bn unpaid pension in Kwara
By Demola Akinyemi There seems to be no end in sight to the controversial N1.68billion unpaid benefits allegedly owed pensioners in Kwara state by the government. The debt said to have been accumulated by the Dr Abubakar Saraki-led administration later became a subject of judicial battle between the government and the pensioners. In fact, the […]
Katsina Pensioners seek upward review of pension, implementation of CPS
By Ogalah Ibrahim Unlike most pensioners in other states, Katsina State pensioners are among the few states that receive monthly pensions as and when due. But like many other states, they are also among the states with accumulated gratuities. However, unlike many states, the state government is battling with just three years backlog of unpaid […]
Jigawa pays N9.403bn to retirees for 2021
The Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board paid N9.403 billion as entitlements to 12,627 beneficiaries in 2021. “From January to December, we paid a total of N9.4 billion to 12,627 beneficiaries. This means we do not owe any retirees as far as 2021 is concerned. “We are up-to-date in the payment of […]
