FG Begins Payment of N18bn Severance Benefits to Defunct Nigeria Airways Workers After 22 Years

THISDAYLIVE | 12-09-2026 02:38am |

The federal government has commenced payment of N18 billion in outstanding severance benefits to 2,700 ex-workers of the defunct Nigeria Airways. Additionally, the National Pension Commission disclosed that N1.1 billion has been disbursed to 175 retirees who exited the Federal Public Service between January 1 and August 31, 2026. The government has also earmarked N32.9 billion for 2026. Nigeria Airways was liquidated in 2004.

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