Rise of the pensioner renter threatens the economy
Heather Rowell is one of many pensioners who have moved into the social housing system to cope with…
Kerikeri pensioner’s 30-year fight over ‘stinking’ stormwater drain
“I gave permission, but only for the retirement village, not for everything else … the council has let…
The new pension transfer hurdle that could delay savers moving their money
Savers trying to move their pension to a new provider could face extra paperwork that may add weeks…
8th Pay Commission: Pensioners seek option to choose between OPS, NPS, UPS
As the 8th Pay Commission gathers suggestions from employee unions and pensioner bodies across the country, a new…
‘Stop the robbery’: An Post retirees hold national protests
An Post pensioners have held nationwide protests against a cap on their pensions that was previously imposed in…
Dearness Allowance: DA for Pensioners — Who is eligible, how does it work? Here’s all you need to know
Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees was hiked by 2% last month, effective from 1 January 2026,…
PTAD Pays Final ₦32,000 Pension Arrears to 54,206 Retirees
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has announced the completion of payment of outstanding one-month arrears of the ₦32,000…
Inside Nigeria’s pension system scandal
By Gbenga Olowoyo The life of Nigerian pensioners after serving their fatherland—regardless of capacity or level—is expected to reflect dignity,…
Why Nigerian workers die soon after retirement — NCSU scribe
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The General Secretary of the Nigeria Civil Service Union, NCSU, Gbenga Olowoyo, has raised the alarm over…
Rotorua housing: Tenancy Tribunal slashes pensioner’s proposed rent
Last August, the council revealed plans to pass management of the portfolio to the community housing provider, citing…
Granting Pensioners Lower Dearness Relief Than Employees’ DA Is Arbitrary, Violates Article 14: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday (April 10) observed that granting higher dearness allowance (DA) to serving employees than…
Rotorua pensioners get extra time as housing rent increase postponed until June
The shift from council management was also intended to give tenants access to government housing assistance that was…