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Jigawa Commences N1.39bn Pension, Death Benefit Payments to 560 Retirees, Families

Jigawa Commences N1.39bn Pension, Death Benefit Payments to 560 Retirees, Families

The Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board has commenced the disbursement of N1.39 billion in retirement and death benefits to 560 retirees and the families of deceased civil servants across the state.…

PTAD Begins Defined Benefit Pension Harmonisation to Address Retirees’ Pay Disparities

PTAD Begins Defined Benefit Pension Harmonisation to Address Retirees’ Pay Disparities

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has commenced the implementation of the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) Pension Harmonisation reform, a landmark initiative aimed at eliminating long-standing disparities in pension payments among Federal Government retirees. The…

Nigeria Customs Disburses ₦7.61bn Pension to 4,237 Retirees, Reaffirms Commitment to Welfare

Nigeria Customs Disburses ₦7.61bn Pension to 4,237 Retirees, Reaffirms Commitment to Welfare

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has disbursed ₦7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) for the payment of retirement benefits to 4,237 retired officers, reaffirming its commitment to improving the welfare of former personnel.…

PTAD: Pension Harmonisation to Eliminate Payment Disparities, Improve Retirees’ Welfare

PTAD: Pension Harmonisation to Eliminate Payment Disparities, Improve Retirees’ Welfare

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has announced that the ongoing harmonisation of pensions under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) will eliminate long-standing disparities in pension payments, improve the welfare of retirees, and restore confidence…

PenCom Expands PenCare Health Insurance Pilot to Cover Retirees Earning Up to ₦150,000 Monthly

PenCom Expands PenCare Health Insurance Pilot to Cover Retirees Earning Up to ₦150,000 Monthly

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has expanded eligibility for its PenCare Initiative pilot programme to include retirees receiving monthly pensions of up to ₦150,000, in a move designed to increase participation and improve access to…

PTAD Accused of Withholding NEPA/PHCN Pension Arrears Despite FG Fund Release

PTAD Accused of Withholding NEPA/PHCN Pension Arrears Despite FG Fund Release

A group of pensioners under the aegis of the Concerned NEPA/PHCN Pensioners has accused the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) of delaying the payment of their pension arrears, despite claims that the Federal Government released…

Zulum Approves ₦5.81bn Gratuity Payment for Retirees and Families of Deceased Workers

Zulum Approves ₦5.81bn Gratuity Payment for Retirees and Families of Deceased Workers

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Friday presented cheques worth ₦5.81 billion to retired civil servants and the families of deceased workers to clear outstanding gratuities across the state. The presentation, held at the…

PenCom Directs MDAs to Submit 2026 Retirees’ Records for New Exit Benefit Scheme

PenCom Directs MDAs to Submit 2026 Retirees’ Records for New Exit Benefit Scheme

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has directed treasury-funded Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to submit details of employees who retired or are expected to retire in 2026, as part of preparations for the implementation of…

Oyo to Enrol Civil Servants Recruited From 2025 in Contributory Pension Scheme From July 2026

Oyo to Enrol Civil Servants Recruited From 2025 in Contributory Pension Scheme From July 2026

The Oyo State Government has advanced plans to place civil servants recruited from 2025 under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), with full implementation scheduled to commence on July 1, 2026. The government said the move…

Benue Pensioners Protest Over Years of Unpaid Gratuities and Arrears

Benue Pensioners Protest Over Years of Unpaid Gratuities and Arrears

Retired workers in Benue State have described life after service as a daily struggle, saying prolonged delays in the payment of gratuities and pension arrears have left many facing severe hardship. Hundreds of pensioners staged…

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