Retirees of the defunct Nigeria Airways have pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the release of their outstanding N36 billion pension

Federal Government has stepped up efforts to prevent a potential pension crisis by ordering full compliance from MDAs

By Victor Ahiuma-Young As Nigeria marked the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration weekend, NPF Pensions Limited has paid glowing tribute to officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, describing them as the nation’s “unsung heroes of security” for their courage and dedication to duty. In a goodwill message, the pension firm commended the resilience and unwavering commitment […]

By Dr Emmanuel Ulayi  When delegates from across West Africa converged on the Abuja Continental Hotel on April 22–23, 2026, the agenda was clear but ambitious: to rewire how social security services will reach the people who need them most. For two days, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) 2026 West Africa Technical Seminar placed one […]

The union has warned that it may pursue legal action against defaulting governments, particularly over unpaid gratuities

Olowoyo, has raised the  alarm over what he described as the “disturbing and preventable” wave of deaths among Nigerian pensioners, blaming systemic failure

“This is not just another announcement—it is a declaration that the Nigerian civil servant matters. Your welfare is now front and centre”

PenCom has assured Nigerians especially contributors of improved performance and stronger safeguards for pension funds

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has commended the Federal Government for taking decisive steps to strengthen governance and accountability in the nation’s pension industry, describing the recent inauguration of the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission, PenCom, as a major milestone. In a statement  by its Director-General, Mr. Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, the Association […]

By Favour Ulebor The Federation of Informal Workers Organizations of Nigeria, FIWON, has raised concern over the lack of pension coverage for millions of Nigerians working outside formal employment, noting that they constitute about 93 per cent of the country’s active workforce. Speaking during a rally in Abuja, FIWON General Secretary, Gbenga Komolafe, said the absence of […]

Taraba State has paid out N5 billion to pensioners and moved to fully adopt the Employees’ Compensation Scheme, ECS, of the NSITF

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Members of the Association of New Ogun State Civil and Public Service Retirees, ANOCPSR, have urged Governor Dapo Abiodun to defer the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, in the state. The appeal was by the association’s leader, Mr. Omopariola Oluwole, during a protest at the Assembly Complex in Abeokuta. Addressing the […]

The announcement has already been widely welcomed by federal workers, many of whom see the decision as a major step

More than a decade after Nigeria privatised its power sector, tension is rising across the industry — not over tariffs or megawatts

In a major boost for pension contributors and retirees, PenCom, has announced the launch of a self-service online data recapture platform