NELFUND Loans: N154.4bn Reaches 788,947 Students
Nigerian Education Loan Fund has disbursed over N154 billion in interest-free loans to students. MD Akintunde Sawyerr urges more applicants and explains reasons for failed applications.
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N577bn Pension Disbursement Brings Relief to 1.05M Retirees
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.
France Adopts Budget, Suspends Pension Reform
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.
Army Vet Gets $1.77M After Pension Vanished, Forced to Work
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.
Pensioners Plan N@ked Protest Over Unpaid Allowances
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.
Pensioners Threaten Naked Protest Over Unpaid Allowances
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.
BoI disburses ₦1.27tr to enterprises, supports 900,000 jobs
The Bank of Industry disbursed over ₦1.27 trillion across 14 sectors in 2024, supporting 900,000 jobs. The bank is expanding green finance and renewable energy investments to drive Nigeria's industrial transformation.
Abia Pays 20-Year Pension Arrears: N60bn for Retirees
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.
Katsina Settles N20b Gratuity Arrears for Retirees
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.
Workers Demand Full Pension Payment Amid Economic Hardship
Nigerian civil servants demand amendment to pension scheme for full lump sum payments to retirees battling economic hardship. Union calls for urgent reforms.
Gratuity Returns for Federal Workers in 2026
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.
Son hid mum's body, stole her pension for 3 years
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.
PENGASSAN: Oil Retirees' Pensions Losing Value
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.
Police Pension Board Bill Awaits Tinubu's Assent
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.
FG Pays N3.9bn Pension Arrears to 91,146 Retirees
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.
Ex-Policeman Offers Pension to Naval Officer Yerima
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.
PENCOM Certificate: Free Application Process Guide
Learn how Nigerian employers can obtain PENCOM Compliance Certificate free online. Complete requirements, step-by-step application process, and timeline explained.
PENCOM & NAICOM Enforce Pension-Insurance Compliance
Nigeria's pension and insurance regulators join forces in groundbreaking collaboration to ensure strict compliance, protect workers' benefits, and strengthen the financial security landscape.
PENCOM & NAICOM Order Pension Compliance Enforcement
Nigeria's pension and insurance regulators issue joint directive mandating insurance companies to verify RSA compliance before processing policies, marking significant regulatory alignment.
Ondo Governor Hailed for Pensioners' Welfare Commitment
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa earns praise from Nigeria Union of Pensioners for prioritizing retirees' welfare through prompt payment of gratuities and pensions.
NELFUND: 1M Loan Applications, ₦116B Disbursed
Nigeria Education Loan Fund records massive response with 1 million applications and begins disbursement of ₦116 billion to successful students across tertiary institutions.
Nigeria's Pension Crisis: Retirees' Silent Struggle
Thousands of retired Nigerian civil servants face financial ruin as pension payments remain delayed or unpaid, creating a humanitarian crisis among the elderly.
Milei's Economic Shock Therapy: Tax & Labour Reforms
Argentina's President Javier Milei unveils sweeping economic reforms targeting taxes, labour laws, and pensions in bold bid to rescue nation from crisis.
NLC Rejects Social Security Bill, Threatens Withdrawal
Nigeria Labour Congress declares war on proposed Social Security Bill, warning of mass withdrawal from contributory scheme. Workers' rights under threat?
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