Poverty & Human Capital: President Tinubu unveiled a $3.05bn World Bank-backed social investment package—NG-CARES ($1.25bn), SOLID for IDPs ($300m) and HOPE ($1.5bn: HOPE Gov, HOPE PHC, HOPE Edu)—to turn reform gains into better lives for Nigerians. Food Security & Nutrition: BUA Foods plans to double wheat milling capacity to over 2m metric tons, aiming to boost availability of staple foods. Primary Healthcare Access: ACPN urged the FG to integrate registered community pharmacists into NHIA to expand affordable care and improve medicine availability and safety. Child Nutrition: Shettima said FG has mobilised N7.6bn for child nutrition via the Presidential Nutrition Intervention Fund, with UNICEF support. Medicines Safety: African Medicines Agency and Medicines for Africa signed an MoU to strengthen advocacy and communication against substandard and falsified medicines. Public Health Emergency: WHO called for urgent global support as DRC’s Ebola outbreak accelerates, with thousands of cases and deaths reported. Security & Health Access: Kogi said four abducted NECO exam victims in Dekina were rescued after a joint security operation. Health Workforce & Policy: Nigeria’s Genomic City was flagged as a push for research and healthcare innovation, while discussions continue on strengthening health systems and training. Community Health Governance: Lagos Deputy Gov Hamzat stressed accountability and education to curb gender-based violence. Controversy Watch: The Mary Habila death saga continues to trigger calls for autopsy and independent investigation, with youth groups split on whether Umahi should resign.