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NUP Calls on Federal Pensioners in Enugu to Register for CPS Benefits

NUP Calls on Federal Pensioners in Enugu to Register for CPS Benefits

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has urged federal pensioners residing in Enugu State to register with its Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) sector to access new benefits, including free medical services for eligible retirees. The…

Pensioners’ Union Marks Ninth Anniversary, Seeks Payment of Outstanding Palliatives

Pensioners’ Union Marks Ninth Anniversary, Seeks Payment of Outstanding Palliatives

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector (NUPCPS) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the rights of its members and strengthening the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in Nigeria. Speaking on Friday in Abuja…

Relief for Pensioners as Ogun Clears Eight-Year Arrears

Relief for Pensioners as Ogun Clears Eight-Year Arrears

The Ogun State Government has cleared pension and gratuity arrears owed to workers who retired between 2012 and 2020, reaffirming its commitment to the welfare of retirees. The Economic Adviser and Commissioner for Finance, Mr.…

Ogun Introduces Additional Pension Benefit to Strengthen Contributory Scheme

Ogun Introduces Additional Pension Benefit to Strengthen Contributory Scheme

The Ogun State Government has approved an Additional Pension Benefit (APB) to enhance the welfare of workers and retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), in a move aimed at strengthening retirement security and addressing…

Inflation, Weak Incentives Undermine PoS Pension Drive, FIWON Warns

Inflation, Weak Incentives Undermine PoS Pension Drive, FIWON Warns

The Federation of Informal Workers of Nigeria (FIWON) has warned that the use of Point-of-Sale (PoS) agents to collect micro pension contributions may not significantly boost participation among informal workers. The group said the proposal,…

Jigawa Injects N11bn into Pension Scheme, Pays N1.4bn to 564 Retirees and Families

Jigawa Injects N11bn into Pension Scheme, Pays N1.4bn to 564 Retirees and Families

The Jigawa State Government has injected more than N11 billion into its contributory pension scheme since 2023, as part of efforts to safeguard the welfare of civil servants and ensure that retirees receive their benefits…

Workers Demand Pension Law Overhaul to Secure Complete Entitlements

Workers Demand Pension Law Overhaul to Secure Complete Entitlements

Some retirees and serving civil servants have called on the Federal Government to review the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2014 to address emerging challenges and improve access to full retirement benefits. They spoke to the…

PenCom Launches Nigeria’s First Accredited Pension Agent to Cover Informal Workers

PenCom Launches Nigeria’s First Accredited Pension Agent to Cover Informal Workers

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has inaugurated Awabah as Nigeria’s first Accredited Pension Agent (APA), in a move aimed at extending retirement savings to millions of workers in the informal sector and strengthening long-term financial…

Katsina Pays ₦45.8bn Gratuities to 14,560 Retirees, Flags Off Final ₦21bn Payment

Katsina Pays ₦45.8bn Gratuities to 14,560 Retirees, Flags Off Final ₦21bn Payment

The Katsina State Government has paid a total of ₦45.8 billion in life and death gratuities to 14,560 retirees and families of deceased workers, as part of efforts to clear long-standing pension liabilities and restore…

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