Business News Nigeria | Daily Updates | Nigerian News (original) (raw)

premium_leaderboard_ads

businessday logo

BusinessDay

Pension turns lifeline as jobless Nigerians withdraw N12bn to survive

Pension turns lifeline as jobless Nigerians withdraw N12bn to survive

Nigeria's worsening employment and economic challenges are forcing thousands of workers to fall back on their retirement savings for immediate survival, with more than N12 billion withdrawn from pension accounts by unemployed contributors in just three months. Data released by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) shows that 8,082 workers who lost their jobs accessed a combined N12.11 billion from their Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) in...

Trump 7 world leaders with the most assassination attempts

Upcoming events

we provide a wide range of events spanning across industries and sectors to surround you with valuable information, inspiration, and a diverse network of individuals who can help you make smarter and more profitable business decision.

Explore all events

2bf2cc6e-c9ed-44fd-ac7b-b680bb67432a

Tourism Conference 3.0

TOURISM A platform spotlighting tourism development, destination marketing, hospitality investments, and policy frameworks to drive sustainable tourism growth

Sheraton Lagos Hotel, Ikeja

creative

Creative Entertainment Summit 2026

CRAETIVE ECONOMY Africa’s creative economy is now about ownership, structure, and long-term value. As Afrobeats gains global influence, the focus must shift to equity, transparency, and strategic partnerships that create lasting value for creators and investors. If you’re focused on the future of Africa’s creative industry, this is the room to be in.