NGPension contributions in Nigeria's Personal Pension Plan increased by 42.46% in Q1 2026 to N147.16 million, according to data from the National Pension Commission. This marks a significant rise from N103.30 million in Q4 2025, though only 8.6% of registered accounts are actively funded. The report reveals that 91.4% of accounts remain dormant, with 200,505 accounts receiving no contributions. Analysts note that while there is growth in active contributions, the majority of registrants fail to convert their accounts into active Retirement Savings Accounts. Informal sector workers face challenges due to unstable income and lack of automatic deductions, which hinder consistent contributions. The Micro Pension Plan aims to expand pension coverage to the informal sector, which constitutes 80% of Nigeria's workforce.
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