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  "id": "news-oct22-a4-nigeria-airways-pension-severance-payment-600-beneficiaries-2026",
  "language": "en",
  "interfaceLanguage": "en",
  "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/nigeria-airways-pension-severance-payment-600-beneficiaries-2026",
  "slug": "nigeria-airways-pension-severance-payment-600-beneficiaries-2026",
  "category": "policy-standards",
  "publishDate": "2026-10-20",
  "sourceName": "Voice of Nigeria",
  "sourceUrl": "https://von.gov.ng/government-pays-%E2%82%A64-25bn-to-600-nigeria-airways-beneficiaries/",
  "readingTimeMinutes": 1,
  "tags": [
    "Nigeria",
    "Aviation",
    "Public finance",
    "Pensions",
    "Nigeria Airways"
  ],
  "content": {
    "title": "Nigeria pays ₦4.251 billion to 600 airline retirees",
    "summary": "Latest payment brings cumulative recipients to 3,300 across 11 batches",
    "sections": [
      {
        "paragraphs": [
          "The government reported gross pension and severance payments of ₦4.251 billion to 600 additional former Nigeria Airways beneficiaries. Voice of Nigeria said the cumulative number paid reached 3,300 across 11 batches, while verification for next-of-kin claims continues."
        ],
        "sources": [
          {
            "name": "Voice of Nigeria",
            "url": "https://von.gov.ng/government-pays-%E2%82%A64-25bn-to-600-nigeria-airways-beneficiaries/"
          }
        ]
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