Nigeria’s pension funds ramped up equity investments over the past year, with holdings jumping 78 percent to N4.29 trillion. Latest data from the National Pension Commission (PenCom) showed pension returns rising from N2.41 trillion in January 2025 to N4.29 trillion by January 2026, highlighting a gradual shift in portfolio strategy. This is as fund managers seek stronger yields while maintaining heavy allocations to government securities for stability. The growth was driven by strong stock market performance and an increasing appetite
Nigeria’s pension funds ramped up equity investments over the past year, with holdings jumping 78 percent to N4.29 trillion. Latest data from the National Pension Commission (PenCom) showed pension returns rising from N2.41 trillion in January 2025 to N4.29 trillion by January 2026, highlighting a gradual shift in portfolio strategy. This is as fund managers seek stronger yields while maintaining heavy allocations to government securities for stability. The growth was driven by strong stock market performance and an increasing appetite