Business News of Friday, 9 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has confirmed a 10% increase in monthly pension payments, effective January 2026. According to a statement released on January 9, 2026, the adjustment, approved alongside the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), introduces a weighted structure aimed at providing greater support to retirees with lower benefits. 'I will raise our economy to a level that no succeeding government can reverse' – MahamaTheir payment will jump from GH¢300 to GH¢409.56 in 2026, marking a 36.52% increase. Separately, SSNIT has raised the minimum monthly pension for new retirees from GH¢300 to GH¢400, establishing a higher baseline for future pensioners. “SSNIT has also increased the minimum monthly pension for new pensioners from GH¢300.00 to GH¢400.00, strengthening the pension floor across the scheme,” Adjei stated.

Source: GhanaWeb January 09, 2026 12:30 UTC