PTAD Pays N55.9bn, Clears Bulk of Pension Arrears
PTAD disburses N55.9 billion to clear major pension arrears under the Defined Benefits Scheme, marking a key step in Nigeria's pension reform. Read the full breakdown.
PTAD disburses N55.9 billion to clear major pension arrears under the Defined Benefits Scheme, marking a key step in Nigeria's pension reform. Read the full breakdown.
Nigerian resident doctors suspend planned nationwide strike for two weeks following Vice President Kashim Shettima's intervention. Key demands progress reviewed.
Resident doctors at OAUTHC, Ile-Ife, will join a nationwide strike on Jan 12, 2026, over unpaid salaries affecting 80 members. They demand immediate payment and resolution of welfare issues.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori resolves a decade-long pension crisis in Delta State, clearing over N50bn in arrears for more than 11,800 local council retirees through strategic loans and sensitization.
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) warns chronic underfunding and insecurity could cripple Nigeria's technical education. The union demands economic relief, funding release, and an end to the HND/BSc dichotomy. #Education #Nigeria
Retirees of defunct Nigerian Airways met with PTAD in Abuja, seeking inclusion on the federal pension payroll. PTAD's Tolulope Odunaiya acknowledged their plight but cited legal constraints. Read more on their decades-long struggle.
PenCom DG Omolola Oloworaran reveals the N758bn pension bond has been cashed, with over N600bn released to beneficiaries. Pension assets now stand at N27 trillion.
Nigeria's PenCom has disbursed N577.26 billion to over 1.05 million Retirement Savings Accounts, clearing major pension arrears. Read how this impacts retirees and the pension system.
French parliament approves social security budget, suspending the unpopular pension age hike. Prime Minister Lecornu races to finalise the 2026 spending plan. Read the full details.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo commits to addressing unpaid salaries and gratuities at Ambrose Alli University, inherited from past administrations. Read the full story.
Federal Workers Forum pledges full support for NLC's December 17 protest over insecurity, poor governance, and unpaid wages. They demand settlement of 3-month arrears by year-end.
An 88-year-old US Army veteran forced to work at a grocery store after his pension vanished receives a life-changing $1.77 million from generous internet donors. Read the heartwarming story.
Federal pensioners in Nigeria plan a dramatic nationwide n@ked protest on December 8 to demand payment of N32,000 increment and N25,000 palliative arrears. Read their urgent plea.
Federal pensioners in Nigeria plan a nationwide naked protest on December 8 to demand payment of N32,000 increment and N25,000 palliative arrears approved in 2023. Read details.
Nigerian resident doctors threaten an indefinite strike if the government fails to implement a recent MoU within 30 days. Key demands include payment of promotion and salary arrears. #NARD #Healthcare
Abia State government starts phased payment of N60 billion pension arrears owed since 2001. Governor Alex Otti brings relief to retirees after two decades of waiting.
Nigerian resident doctors suspend their 29-day strike, directing members to resume work immediately after signing an MOU with the government on key demands.
Katsina State Government announces plans to pay over N20 billion in gratuity arrears to retired workers. New pension reform law ensures timely payments for future retirees. Read more.
Nigerian civil servants demand amendment to pension scheme for full lump sum payments to retirees battling economic hardship. Union calls for urgent reforms.
Federal workers celebrate as gratuity payments resume in January 2026 after a decade-long halt. The ASCSN also pushes for pension reforms and opposes Unity Schools' privatization.
A 56-year-old Italian man concealed his mother's body for three years while impersonating her to collect her pension, pocketing €55,000 annually. Read this shocking true crime story.
Academic staff at Adekunle Ajasin University suspend four-month strike after reaching agreement with management. Lecturers return to classrooms despite outstanding salary issues.
FCTA starts sweeping enforcement on ground rent and land use violations from Nov 26. Defaulters face property sealing. Act now to regularize your property documents.
PENGASSAN raises alarm as oil and gas retirees face hardship with stagnant pensions eroded by inflation. Union demands urgent review from PenCom and major oil companies.
President Tinubu is set to approve the Nigeria Police Pension Board bill, removing officers from CPS. Retirees could earn 85% of emoluments as pension. Read the latest developments.
Nigerian federal workers are urging President Tinubu to clear the outstanding three months of the N35,000 wage award, citing the rising cost of living. Read more on the payment delays.
Federal Government disburses N3.9 billion pension backlog to 91,146 retirees under Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. Learn how this brings relief to Nigerian pensioners.
Retired DSP Sunny Anyanwu pledges N5,000 from his N49,000 monthly pension to Lt. Ahmad Yerima after viral clash with FCT Minister Wike. Read the touching reason behind this gesture.
Learn how Nigerian employers can obtain PENCOM Compliance Certificate free online. Complete requirements, step-by-step application process, and timeline explained.
Nigeria's pension and insurance regulators join forces in groundbreaking collaboration to ensure strict compliance, protect workers' benefits, and strengthen the financial security landscape.