Lagos has no pension arrears, retirees remain priority – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu assured that the state has no outstanding pension arrears, emphasizing that retirees remain a top priority for his administration. The governor highlighted that Lagos has cleared all pension liabilities, with retirees receiving their benefits within two to three months if documentation is complete. Sanwo-Olu reiterated the state’s commitment to treating […]
Contributory Pension Scheme retirees get additional N2.68bn payment
Retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme have received an additional N2.68 billion payment. The payment aims to support retirees and ensure timely disbursement of their pension entitlements. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) disclosed that the extra funds were processed as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the pension system and improve retirees’ welfare. This latest […]
Kwara earmarks N8.1b for retirees
The Kwara State Government has approved ₦8.1 billion for the payment of gratuities to retired state and local government workers. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hawa Nuhu, during the third-quarter inter-ministerial briefing held on Tuesday at the Ministry of Finance Conference Hall in Ilorin. According to Dr. Nuhu, ₦5.6 billion […]
Yobe govt approves N2.1 billion for payment of local government retirees
The Yobe State Government has approved the immediate release of ₦2.1 billion to clear outstanding gratuities owed to retired local government workers. The payment covers the period from January 2020 to May 2025, marking a major effort to reduce pension-related debts in the state. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Local and Chieftaincy […]