Pension funds report major capital allocations in Bhutan and Nigeria

The National Pension and Provident Fund (NPPF) has reported an investment portfolio totaling Nu 74.02 billion. The fund’s assets are distributed across five categories: term deposits, loans, bonds, real estate, and equity. Term deposits represent the largest share at Nu 23.484 billion, followed closely by loans at Nu 23.455 billion.

In Nigeria, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) announced that the pension industry has committed ₦241 billion toward infrastructure development. This figure is expected to reach nearly ₦300 billion as more commitments are finalized. The initiative is being managed through the Pension Industry Infrastructure Consortium in partnership with FSD Africa.

PenCom Director-General Omolola Oloworaran clarified that these funds are currently commitments rather than active investments. The first tranche of funds is targeted for deployment by the second quarter of 2027, once the selection of specific projects and fund managers is complete.