Nigeria’s pension assets under the management of Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and the supervision of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) grew by N97.88 billion between July and August 2025, reaching a total of N25.895 trillion. This represents a 0.38 percent month-on-month increase, underscoring the resilience and gradual expansion of the pension sector.
According to the PenCom Monthly Industry Summary for August 2025, the total net asset value rose from N25.797 trillion in July to N25.895 trillion in August. However, the report noted that while the overall increase signals continuity and stability, some funds experienced declines during the period.
Specifically, Fund I and Fund II recorded respective losses of N10.185 billion and N8.104 billion, highlighting ongoing exposure to market volatility, even among the more conservative portfolio categories.
PenCom’s data also showed that pension funds maintain dominant exposure to Federal Government securities, while allocations to infrastructure, real estate, and private equity continue to grow. This trend reflects a cautious yet diversified investment strategy aimed at balancing returns with long-term stability.
Analysts say the steady asset growth, despite market headwinds, reinforces the pension industry’s role as a key driver of domestic capital formation and a stabilising force in Nigeria’s financial system.
