Pension fund hits N29.4tr, increases by N1.39tr in one month
By Omobola Tolu-Kusimo Nigeria’s pension fund asset just got a serious boost as it skyrocket from N28.03 trillion at the end of January 2026 to N29.43 trillion by February 28.
By Omobola Tolu-Kusimo
Nigeria’s pension fund asset just got a serious boost as it skyrocket from N28.03 trillion at the end of January 2026 to N29.43 trillion by February 28.
The fund rose by N1.39 trillion in one month, represening a 4.96 per cent growth in just 30 days.
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Federal Government securities remain the backbone, hoarding over N16.9 trillion of the total. Domestic shares climbed to N5.4 trillion while foreign equities barely moved, hovering at N261.9 billion.
Fund III led the charge with a N810 billion gain. Other funds didn’t sit still either, with CPFAs, corporate bonds, and money market instruments pushing the total higher. Retiree funds inched up N756 million.
Private equities rose modestly to N258 billion, while real estate remained steady at N169.5 billion. Infrastructure funds added another N300 billion, quietly padding the growth.
Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) rose to 11.13 million contributors. Analysts say improved contributions and strong government-backed instruments drove the spike.
