The federal government has announced the clearance of N39.6 billion in pension arrears, settling liabilities for over 24,000 retirees. These payments address longstanding pension obligations owed to former employees of defunct public enterprises and financial institutions under the Defined Benefit Scheme, according to the Minister.

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that retirees are still waiting for a palliative payment approved three years ago following the removal of the fuel subsidy. According to the union's letter to the President, the federal government had approved a N25,000 monthly payment for three months to vulnerable Nigerians, totaling N75,000, but the funds have not been disbursed. The NUP appealed for the immediate release of the payment to pensioners.

Retired staff of Bamidele Olumilua University in Ekiti State have appealed to Governor Biodun Oyebanji to intervene over unpaid pensions and gratuities, according to Punch. The pensioners said the delays in payment have caused them significant hardship and urged the state government to settle their outstanding entitlements. The demand highlights ongoing concerns about welfare of retired university workers in the state.

The Lagos State Government has initiated efforts to enhance the planning and delivery of social protection programs by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to better assist the most vulnerable residents. This initiative aims to ensure that aid effectively reaches those in need.

A retired Commissioner of Police has urged for the prompt implementation of President Tinubu's proposed pension reforms for police retirees. This call aims to restore confidence among those who have served in the police force, highlighting the importance of timely reforms in the pension system.

The Pension Funds Adjudicator, advocate Lebogang Mogashoa, has warned that up to half of the complaints received by his office over the past year involve employers failing to pay member contributions over to their employees. The warning highlights ongoing concerns about non-payment of pension fund contributions, which the Adjudicator's office says remains a widespread problem affecting workers' retirement savings.