Pension turns lifeline as jobless Nigerians withdraw N12bn to survive

    Modestus Anaesoronye | Top Stories | Jun 16, 2026    
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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thousands of workers to fall back on their retirement savings for immediate survival, with more than N12 billion withdrawn from pension accounts by unemployed contributors in just three months.

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