2 h. ago NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to refund all allegedly diverted workers’ contributions from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and to constitute the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) in accordance with the law. The directive was among the resolutions […] The post NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Ebonyi Govt disburses ₦101.9m to victims of Nkalaha gunmen attack

The Ebonyi State Government has disbursed ₦101.9 million to victims of the February 2, 2025, unknown gunmen attack in Nkalaha, read more Ebonyi Govt disburses ₦101.9m to victims of Nkalaha gunmen attack

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5 h. ago PenCom moves to raise police pensions to 20%, introduce health insurance for retirees

targets 75% final salary as pension for police The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced new reforms aimed at improving read more PenCom moves to raise police pensions to 20%, introduce health insurance for retirees

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11 h. ago $250bn African Pensions Fund To Address Gap In Oil & Gas Sector

The critical funding challenges facing oil and gas companies in Africa can be partially offset if the continent’s $250 billion pension fund assets are deployed to finance essential oil and gas projects. African leaders have also been urged to recapitalise the region’s over 1,000 financial institutions and national development banks to ensure their funds are […]

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28 h. ago NAAT rejects FG’s TISSF loan scheme, demands settlement of salary arrears

Tribune Online NAAT rejects FG’s TISSF loan scheme, demands settlement of salary arrears After carefully perusing the document on the TISSF loan, NAAT views it as a distraction and therefore rejects it.... NAAT rejects FG’s TISSF loan scheme, demands settlement of salary arrears Tribune Online

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36 h. ago President Tinubu Appoints Kawu As Federal Commissioner, Pension Commission

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Rt. Hon. Comrade Hafiz Kawu, OON and member of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, as a federal commissioner in the National Pension Commission (PenCom). The appointment has been met with widespread commendation from political leaders, associates, and well-wishers nationwide, who have […]

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61 h. ago Gov Eno empowers 1,187 in Uyo constituency with N492.7m grants

Tribune Online Gov Eno empowers 1,187 in Uyo constituency with N492.7m grants Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has disbursed N492.7 million in farm, trade, and business grants to 1,187 beneficiaries in Gov Eno empowers 1,187 in Uyo constituency with N492.7m grants Tribune Online

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65 h. ago PTAD disburses N5.12bn in pension arrears to over 39,700 pensioners

Tribune Online PTAD disburses N5.12bn in pension arrears to over 39,700 pensioners TOWARDS maintaining  its commitment to the welfare of the pensioners on its payroll, the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has announced the successful disbursement of pension arrears amounting to Five Billion, One Hundred and Nineteen Million, Three Hundred and Twenty-Eight Thousand Naira (N5,119,328,000) to 90,689 retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). According to Olugbenga […] PTAD disburses N5.12bn in pension arrears to over 39,700 pensioners Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Akwa Ibom: Gov Eno empowers 1187 beneficiaries with N492m grants

    Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has empowered 1187 persons with N492.7m farm, trade, and business grants in Uyo Federal Constituency. The Governor disbursed the grants at Uyo Federal Constituency Town Square Meeting held at the Ibom Hall grounds in Uyo this week. The Governor said 276 constituents were selected to benefit from […] The post Akwa Ibom: Gov Eno empowers 1187 beneficiaries with N492m grants appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Pays N5.12bn Pension Arrears To 90,689 Retirees

The Federal Government has paid the sum of N5.12 billion in pension arrears to 90,689 retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), has confirmed. PTAD’s Head of Corporate Communications, Olugbenga Ajayi disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja, saying the payment covered arrears across the four pension […]

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3 d. ago FG Says ₦5.12bn Disbursed As Pension Arrears To 90,689 DBS Retirees

The announcement by PTAD came as retirees under the auspices of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners on Monday protested over their unpaid entitlements The post FG Says ₦5.12bn Disbursed As Pension Arrears To 90,689 DBS Retirees appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Retirees protest 35 months’ unpaid pensions, demand FG action

Tribune Online Retirees protest 35 months’ unpaid pensions, demand FG action Retirees under the aegis of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), drawn from agencies including the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) Retirees protest 35 months’ unpaid pensions, demand FG action Tribune Online

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3 d. ago We’ve disbursed N86.3bn loans to Nigerian students so far — NELFUND

Tribune Online We’ve disbursed N86.3bn loans to Nigerian students so far — NELFUND The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the disbursement of ₦86.3 billion in loans to 449,039 students since We’ve disbursed N86.3bn loans to Nigerian students so far — NELFUND Tribune Online

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3 d. ago TETFund disburses N100bn to strengthen medical training in tertiary institutions

Tribune Online TETFund disburses N100bn to strengthen medical training in tertiary institutions We have selected three tertiary institutions in each geopolitical zone of the country, each institution has received N4 billion to carry out projects.... TETFund disburses N100bn to strengthen medical training in tertiary institutions Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Kano gov empowers 1,130 youths with entrepreneurial skills, tools

Tribune Online Kano gov empowers 1,130 youths with entrepreneurial skills, tools Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disbursed empowerment packages to 1,130 graduates of six entrepreneurship skills institutes in Kano gov empowers 1,130 youths with entrepreneurial skills, tools Tribune Online

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4 d. ago MPB reaffirms commitment to veterans welfare, engages retired military personnel over delayed payment of gratuities

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Military Pension Board (MPB), has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the welfare and dignity of all Nigerian military retirees.  The board also said it has taken concrete steps to addressing the grievances of retired military personnel following peaceful protest by retirees in Abuja, by engaging them over delayed payment of […] The post MPB reaffirms commitment to veterans welfare, engages retired military personnel over delayed payment of gratuities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Gov Yusuf Empowers 1,130 Graduates Of Entrepreneurship Institutes

Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has disbursed empowerment packages to 1,130 graduates of six entrepreneurship skills institutes to boost job creation and youth self-reliance. According to a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the packages were presented at a ceremony on Saturday at the Government House, Kano. Speaking at the event, […]

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4 d. ago LASU staff unions reject govt offer, say strike must continue

• VC begs workers, varsity announces resumption date By Gabriel Dike   The Lagos State Government has agreed to pay 12 months out of the 23 months arrears of the 25 per cent and 35 per cent salary increase owed workers of the Lagos State University (LASU).  The agreement to pay 12 months out of […] The post LASU staff unions reject govt offer, say strike must continue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu Approves 12.95% Increase, Health Insurance Enrollment To Boost DBS Pensioners’ Welfare

President Bola Tinubu has approved a series of transformative measures to enhance the welfare of Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners, aligning with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The announcement, made by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), follows a formal request by PTAD’s executive secretary, Tolulope Odunaiya, for an emergency budgetary allocation to address critical […]

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5 d. ago Tinubu approves budgetary allocation for N32,000 pension, healthcare, other arrears

Tribune Online Tinubu approves budgetary allocation for N32,000 pension, healthcare, other arrears The development, described by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) as part of the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and a historic turning point in pension administration, followed a formal submission to the Presidency... Tinubu approves budgetary allocation for N32,000 pension, healthcare, other arrears Tribune Online

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