military retirees

FG Begins Payment Of Military Retirees’ Entitlements After Protest

Dec 7, 2024. by Praise Ben

The Federal Government on Friday initiated the long-awaited payment of outstanding entitlements to military retirees after months of delays and assurances without fulfillment. The retirees, who had been owed a 20% to 28% salary increment covering January to November 2024, staged a protest at the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, expressing frustration over the prolonged … Read more

Tinubu Approves 20% Pension Increase For Armed Forces Personnel

Jul 26, 2024. by Praise Ben

President Bola Tinubu has approved a 20% increase in pensions for Armed Forces personnel, effective from January. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, announced on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu has approved a 20 percent increase in pensions for Armed Forces personnel. Vice Adm. Ogalla made this … Read more