Nigeria’s pension assets increase by 51% to N31.48 trillion within two years, the Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) says. The reports attribute the growth to renewed public confidence in the pension system and higher participation under the contributory pension scheme. The increase is described as coming during the current period of administration, with PenCom highlighting improvements in system uptake and contributions as key factors behind the expansion of pension fund balances. The articles also frame the asset growth as a sign of momentum in the contributory pension architecture, which is designed to accumulate retirement savings through regular contributions by employees, employers and other relevant stakeholders. While the coverage emphasizes the overall growth figure and drivers, it does not provide detailed breakdowns in the excerpts on asset classes, contribution rates, or specific reforms implemented during the two-year period. Overall, the sources agree on the headline figures: the percentage increase and the ending asset value of N31.48 trillion.