The implementation of pension reforms across Nigerian states suffered a significant setback in the fourth quarter of 2025 as political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections increasingly overshadowed governance priorities.
Latest data released by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) shows that efforts to expand the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) at the subnational level recorded no measurable progress during the quarter, despite sustained engagement and consultations with state governments.
The development highlights a gr
