Niger Govt Doles Out N25 Billion To Settle 21-Year Pension Arrears

The Niger State Government has disbursed N25 billion to clear 21 years of outstanding pensions and gratuities owed to retirees. This substantial payment underscores the administration’s dedication to the welfare of the state’s retired civil servants. In addition to settling these long-standing arrears, the state government has also paid N20,000 wage award to civil servants across the board for the second time in two months. The government is in addition addressing all outstanding leave grants that have been pending since 2018. This move is seen as a significant step towards…

Read More