The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has disclosed that it has paid more than N1tn in monthly pensions to Federal Government retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme since it took over …
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PENGASSAN Urges FG to Name Terror Sponsors
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has expressed strong concern over the growing level of insecurity across the country and has called on the Federal …
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BusinessEconomyFinanceLabourPensionPublic Policy
Nigeria’s Pension Scheme Records Growth as RSA Holders Hit 10.9 Million, but Coverage Still Low
Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) has continued to grow steadily, with a total of 10,928,039 Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders recorded in September 2025. This represents an increase from 10,882,661 …
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EconomyFinanceHuman RightsLabourLagos NewsSocial Issues
First Bank Retirees Protest in Lagos, Demand Better Pensions and Medical Support
Some retirees of First Bank of Nigeria staged a peaceful protest at the bank’s headquarters in Marina, Lagos, on Wednesday, calling for improved welfare and an urgent review of their …
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EconomyGovernanceLabourNigeriaPensionSocial Welfare
NITEL–MTEL PENSIONERS PROTEST 35 MONTHS UNPAID BENEFITS
Pensioners of the defunct Nigerian Telecommunications Limited and its mobile subsidiary, MTEL, staged a peaceful protest on Tuesday at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, demanding the payment of …
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The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has begun a large-scale retrenchment exercise that has seen about 800 employees laid off, deepening concerns among Nigerians already struggling with rising inflation, worsening …
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DevelopmentEconomyGender EqualityLabourNigeriaSocial Development
Nigeria Could Gain 1.7 Million Working Mothers by 2030 Through Affordable Childcare Investment
Nigeria could add up to 1.7 million working mothers to its labour force by 2030 if the government and private sector invest in affordable and quality childcare systems, according to …
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DevelopmentEducationGOVERNMENTHousingLabourMarketsNigeriaYouth Empowerment
FG to Include Youth Empowerment in 2026 Housing Budget – Minister
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced plans to include youth empowerment programmes in its 2026 budget through the promotion of the National Artisans Skills Acquisition Programme …
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AviationEconomyGOVERNMENTInternational AffairsLabourTransportation
Over 8,000 U.S. Flights Delayed as Government Shutdown Deepens Air Traffic Control Crisis
More than 8,000 flights were delayed across the United States on Sunday as the shortage of air traffic controllers worsened amid the ongoing Federal Government shutdown, now in its 26th …
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DevelopmentDigital EconomyEconomyEmploymentGovernment PolicyLabourMarketsYouth Empowerment
FG Launches National Job Centre Project to Boost Employment and Labour Market Efficiency
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Job Centre Project, a nationwide initiative aimed at connecting skilled Nigerians with decent job opportunities and strengthening the country’s labour market infrastructure. The …