4 d. ago Retired soldiers’ protest over debarment allowance uncalled for – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned retired armed forces personnel protesting over the non-payment of demobilisation allowance to vacate the premises of the Ministry of Finance in Abuja. The DHQ stated that the retired soldiers, who have repeatedly used the Ministry of Finance as their protest venue, have no legal basis […] The post Retired soldiers’ protest over debarment allowance uncalled for – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Military Pensioners Barricade Gate Of Finance Ministry In Abuja, Demand Benefits

A large group of retired Nigerian soldiers on Thursday barricaded the entrance of the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, protesting what they described as the government’s failure to release funds to the Military Pensions Board (MPB) for the settlement of their outstanding entitlements. The ex-servicemen said they resorted to the renewed demonstration after officials […] The post Military Pensioners Barricade Gate Of Finance Ministry In Abuja, Demand Benefits appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago DHQ warns retirees against protest over demobilisation allowances

Tribune Online DHQ warns retirees against protest over demobilisation allowances The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday warned retired personnel protesting the non-payment of demobilisation allowances to stop the unwarranted action and directed them to vacate the premises of the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja. DHQ warns retirees against protest over demobilisation allowances Tribune Online

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2 w. ago If political officeholders jack up their pay, workers, pensioners will demand living wages —S/West NUP spokesman, Abatan

Tribune Online If political officeholders jack up their pay, workers, pensioners will demand living wages —S/West NUP spokesman, Abatan The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) in the South West and secretary of the union in Oyo State, Dr Olusegun Abatan, in this interview by SAHEED SALAWU, speaks on the travails of retired workers and active workers in the region and Nigeria as a whole. He also speaks on other […] If political officeholders jack up their pay, workers, pensioners will demand living wages —S/West NUP spokesman, Abatan Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Retired Police officers demand exit from contributory pension scheme

Tribune Online Retired Police officers demand exit from contributory pension scheme Retired police officers have intensified their demands to be exempted from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), condemning it as a deeply flawed system that has plunged them into poverty after decades of service. Retired Police officers demand exit from contributory pension scheme Tribune Online

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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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