Clean Cooking Push: FG inaugurated a National E-Cooking Steering Committee and says the policy framework for Nigeria’s clean cooking transition is ready, urging stakeholders to shift from talks to implementation and investment. Health Safety Alert: An audiologist warned Nigerians against cotton buds and other unsafe ear-cleaning, saying the ear is self-cleaning and DIY cleaning can cause infections, injuries and even permanent hearing loss. Hunger Crisis: WFP warned northern Nigeria is in its worst hunger situation in nearly a decade, with over 17 million people facing crisis-level food insecurity amid conflict and shrinking aid. HIV Data Clarification (Lagos): Lagos State AIDS Control Agency dismissed misleading HIV reports, saying widely shared “10,430” figures refer to diagnoses from an older survey year, not new infections in 2025. GBV Justice Moves (Enugu): Enugu plans special courts for GBV cases and a rehabilitation centre for minors to strengthen the VAPP Law and reduce detention of juveniles in adult facilities. Health Funding/Jobs: Bank of Industry reported N645bn financing in 2025, supporting thousands of businesses and creating 1.68 million jobs—positioning it as an execution engine for industrial growth.