Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has proposed that South African pensioners receive a monthly grant of R4,500, according to SABC Politics. The report gives no details on eligibility, funding, timing, or whether the proposal has formal government backing; it is framed as a political call to raise support for older people.

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that retirees are still waiting for a palliative payment approved three years ago following the removal of the fuel subsidy. According to the union's letter to the President, the federal government had approved a N25,000 monthly payment for three months to vulnerable Nigerians, totaling N75,000, but the funds have not been disbursed. The NUP appealed for the immediate release of the payment to pensioners.

The Pension Funds Adjudicator, advocate Lebogang Mogashoa, has warned that up to half of the complaints received by his office over the past year involve employers failing to pay member contributions over to their employees. The warning highlights ongoing concerns about non-payment of pension fund contributions, which the Adjudicator's office says remains a widespread problem affecting workers' retirement savings.

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has commissioned a comprehensive actuarial assessment to evaluate pension adjustments for retirees for the years 2007, 2010, 2019, and 2024. This assessment aims to ensure appropriate adjustments are made to the pensions of retirees.

Academics at the University of Lagos have celebrated Professor Abayomi Okanlawon as he retires at the age of 70, recognising his contributions to the anatomy profession in Nigeria, according to Punch. Colleagues honoured his 44-year career at the institution, during which he was credited with advancing the field of anatomy. The event highlighted his legacy and impact on medical education in the country over more than four decades of service.

Retired staff of Bamidele Olumilua University in Ekiti State have appealed to Governor Biodun Oyebanji to intervene over unpaid pensions and gratuities, according to Punch. The pensioners said the delays in payment have caused them significant hardship and urged the state government to settle their outstanding entitlements. The demand highlights ongoing concerns about welfare of retired university workers in the state.