Nigeria pension assets fall 2% month-on-month in June 2026, up 25% yearly

Nigeria’s pension assets fell to N30.70 trillion in June 2026, down N0.62 trillion from May’s N31.32 trillion, a 1.99% month‑on‑month decline. Despite the drop, the industry was 24.64% larger than the N24.63 trillion recorded in June 2025, having added roughly N6.08 trillion over the year.

The monthly slide was driven by losses in domestic equities (‑8.76% MoM) and modest declines in FGN securities (‑0.43% MoM), corporate debt and money‑market instruments. Conversely, alternative assets grew: corporate infrastructure bonds jumped 18.13% MoM, private equity rose 1.90% MoM, mutual funds increased 6.40% MoM, and cash holdings surged 34.18% MoM. Equity holdings remain the second‑largest asset class at 19.24% of total assets, while FGN securities still dominate at 56.69%.

For RSA holders, the short‑term dip reflects normal market volatility; the longer‑term upward trend shows the pension system is still accumulating wealth. Registrations rose slightly to 11.32 million contributors, a 0.41% monthly increase. Contributors should continue regular contributions, monitor their RSA statements, and consider voluntary top‑ups or diversified options where available, as short‑term fluctuations do not negate the overall growth trajectory.

SOURCE: https://nairametrics.com/2026/07/29/your-pension-took-a-hit-in-june-as-stocks-erased-n623-billion/