20 h. ago Pensioners’ Day: NUP hails Tinubu, seeks N60,000 minimum pension for retirees

Tribune Online Pensioners’ Day: NUP hails Tinubu, seeks N60,000 minimum pension for retirees •Laments only 13 out of 36 states prioritise pension, gratuities payment THE Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of retirees across the country while appealing for the approval of a new National Minimum Pension of N60,000 for pensioners. Speaking during the 2025 […] Pensioners’ Day: NUP hails Tinubu, seeks N60,000 minimum pension for retirees Tribune Online

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21 h. ago N32,000 minimum pension: FEPPPAN urges Tinubu to include excluded DBS pensioners

Tribune Online N32,000 minimum pension: FEPPPAN urges Tinubu to include excluded DBS pensioners •Showers encomium on Tinubu over efforts on retirees’ welfare THE Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria (FEPPPAN) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to extend the recently approved N32,000 minimum pension to retirees of seven defunct parastatals who were omitted from the increase. The association described such inclusion as a “just and […] N32,000 minimum pension: FEPPPAN urges Tinubu to include excluded DBS pensioners Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Tinubu returns to Abuja after 10 days working visit to Lagos

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja yesterday after a 10-day working visit to Lagos. He had arrived in Lagos on September 26 after attending the coronation of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in Ibadan. During his stay in Lagos, he met with major investors, including Bayo Ogunlesi, CEO of […] The post Tinubu returns to Abuja after 10 days working visit to Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Chairmanship aspirant lauds Tinubu, Okpebholo for including Edo in Lagos

Tribune Online Chairmanship aspirant lauds Tinubu, Okpebholo for including Edo in Lagos-Calabar coastal highway A chairmanship aspirant for Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area in the forthcoming local government elections in Edo State, Chairmanship aspirant lauds Tinubu, Okpebholo for including Edo in Lagos-Calabar coastal highway Tribune Online

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35 h. ago Ogunlesi backs Tinubu’s reforms as FIRS chairman highlights export

Tribune Online Ogunlesi backs Tinubu’s reforms as FIRS chairman highlights export-led economy Ogunlesi praised the sweeping policy changes under Tinubu’s administration, including the removal of subsidies... Ogunlesi backs Tinubu’s reforms as FIRS chairman highlights export-led economy Tribune Online

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56 h. ago Benue: TUDA petitions Tinubu, Alia over recent killings in Jato

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Turan Development Association (TUDA) has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Benue state Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia over the recent killings of five innocent citizens of Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State, demanding urgent national attention, accountability, and justice. Recall that some citizens of Kwande LGA, including […] The post Benue: TUDA petitions Tinubu, Alia over recent killings in Jato-Aka, calls for justice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Minimum Wage: Kebbi govt up to date on payment – Head of Service

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State government has said that the administration of Governor Nasir Idris is up to date on the payment of the new minimum wage and other emoluments, including gratuity, pension, and death benefits, to civil servants. The Head of Service, TPL Malami Shekare, stated this during a press briefing […] The post Minimum Wage: Kebbi govt up to date on payment – Head of Service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago The UN pact for the future: A pathway to operationalise Nigeria’s security demands at UNGA 2025

The addresses delivered by global leaders, including the compelling statement from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim read more The UN pact for the future: A pathway to operationalise Nigeria’s security demands at UNGA 2025

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7 d. ago Federal Government Begins To Pay N32,000 Increment To Retirees

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has announced the commencement of the implementation of the recently approved pension increments for retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Directorate said the increments of N32,000, 10.66 per cent, and 12.95 per cent for eligible pensioners have been captured in the […]

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7 d. ago With the new Tax Laws, President Tinubu has fulfilled his election promise –FIRS chairman

Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) chairman, Dr Zacch Adedeji,in this interview spoke on his headship of the apex tax agency in the last two years.He also delved into the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu and the outlook of the economy from next year including expected gains of the reforms Two years after you took […] The post With the new Tax Laws, President Tinubu has fulfilled his election promise –FIRS chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago N20bn Capital Base: PenCom Sets December 2026 Deadline For PFAs

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has set December 31, 2026, as the deadline for the Pension Fund Adminstrators (PFAs) and Pension Fund Custodians (PFCs) to recapitalise to a new capital threshold of N20bn. In a circular issued by the pension industry regulator titled ‘Revised Minimum Capital Requirements for Licensed Pension Fund Administrators and Pension Fund […]

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1 week ago Olubadan’s coronation: ‘Classless, unbefitting lyrics,’ Ogun monarch blasts Taye Currency 

Tribune Online Olubadan’s coronation: ‘Classless, unbefitting lyrics,’ Ogun monarch blasts Taye Currency  He noted that the coronation of Oba Ladoja, which drew top dignitaries including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was a moment for... Olubadan’s coronation: ‘Classless, unbefitting lyrics,’ Ogun monarch blasts Taye Currency  Tribune Online

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1 week ago ‘Your Suffering Like Painful Surgery, But Growth, Prosperity Await,’ Tinubu Tells Nigerians

Since assuming office in May 2023, Tinubu has introduced sweeping economic reforms, including the removal of the fuel subsidy that led to an increase in the cost of living for the masses. The post ‘Your Suffering Like Painful Surgery, But Growth, Prosperity Await,’ Tinubu Tells Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago PenCom targets stronger safety net with minimum pension floor, health insurance for retirees

Tribune Online PenCom targets stronger safety net with minimum pension floor, health insurance for retirees According to her, the new reforms will be backed by a stream of updated regulations, beginning this week, covering investment PenCom targets stronger safety net with minimum pension floor, health insurance for retirees Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Federal Pensioners Urge FG To Implement Approved Pension Increase

The Federal Civil Service Pensioners branch of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has called on the Federal Government to implement the N32,000 pension increase approved for retirees. In Abuja, the National President of the branch, Comrade Frederick Eguaoba, noted that while the new national minimum wage of N70,000 has been implemented for workers, pensioners […]

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2 w. ago Pensioners threaten nationwide ‘naked protest’ over unpaid benefits

Tribune Online Pensioners threaten nationwide ‘naked protest’ over unpaid benefits “When we enquired, we were told our N32,000 increment was omitted from both the 2024 and 2025 Pensioners threaten nationwide ‘naked protest’ over unpaid benefits Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget

Tribune Online Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has expressed its plans to improve the welfare of Nigeria’s retirees, with pension harmonization, health insurance for Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners, and the full implementation of the N32,000 pension increment topping its 2026 budget proposal. This was revealed last week when PTAD hosted members of the House of […] Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Include Pension Arrears In 2026 Budget, Tinubu Tells Directorate

  President Bola Tinubu has approved the Pension Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) to include pension-related items in the 2026 budget proposal, including funding for the full implementation of the N32,000 pension increment and settlement of unfunded pension liabilities. The approval also includes a Budgetary provision for the settlement of the proposed pension harmonisation policy and health […]

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