Hardship threatens personal pension plan, 92% of accounts dormant
Many traders and artisans also expressed ignorance of the scheme or how it works, even as the National Pension Commission, PenCom, pledged to expand awareness
Accredited Pension Agents: Disrupting the old pension order
By Omolola Oloworaran Nigeria has faced moments like this before—moments when a single reform quietly reshapes the destiny of millions; when leadership chooses structure over excuses, and dignity over delay. Two decades ago, our pension system was broken. Benefits were unfunded. Promises were uncertain. Retirees queued endlessly. Old age often meant anxiety and indignity. Then reform came. […]
Ex-servicemen urge improved welfare, applaud Military Pensions Board over e-verification
Military veterans have applauded the Military Pensions Board, MPB, for introducing electronic pension verification, describing it as a major relief
Tension eases over 96 months of unpaid benefits as Alia wades in
For weeks, tension simmered quietly among thousands of pensioners across Benue State over years of unpaid entitlements
NUP clears air on Zal’s retirement, cites age limit, constitutional reforms
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the compulsory retirement of its General Secretary, Mr Actor Zal, insisting that the decision strictly followed the union’s constitution, staff regulations and public service rules. The President of NUP, Mr Godwin Abumis, made the clarification in Abuja , following concerns and allegations […]
Hope for retiring officers as NPF pensions pushes 80% pay benchmark
Retiring police officers may soon enjoy improved welfare as the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, Pensions Limited moves to peg police pensions
