What is the story about: PTAD clears N18.96bn PHCN pensioners arrears?

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has disbursed a total of N18.96 billion to settle outstanding Back-End Computation arrears owed to 3,958 eligible PHCN pensioners under the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. The latest payment, amounting to N9.476 billion, represents the outstanding 50 per cent balance of the BEC arrears owed to the affected pensioners. In

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The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has disbursed a total of N18.96 billion to settle outstanding Back-End Computation arrears owed to 3,958 eligible PHCN pensioners under the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. The latest payment, amounting to N9.476 billion, ...

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Bias Comparison — PTAD clears N18.96bn PHCN pensioners arrears

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Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Center: The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has disbursed a total of N18.96 billion to settle outstanding Back-End Computation arrears owed to 3,958 eligible PHCN pensioners under the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. The latest payment, amounting to N9.476 billion, represents the outstanding 50 per cent balance of the BEC arrears owed to the affected pensioners. In Read More: https://punchng.com/ptad-clears-n18-96bn-phcn-pensioners-arrears/
Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.

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PTAD clears N18.96bn PHCN pensioners arrears