Livestock & Jobs: President Tinubu says Nigeria will double the livestock sector’s annual contribution from $32bn to over $64bn, aiming to shift production from subsistence to a modern, technology-driven industry. Lassa Fever Update: NCDC reports 1,000 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 237 deaths in 2026, with 23 states affected; 53 health workers have been infected. Birth Registration Push: Nigeria’s civil registration drive has reached 14.5 million children, with services increasingly linked to health facilities and community outreach. Cholera Alert (Bauchi): NUJ Bauchi urges the state to intensify response to a cholera outbreak across 13 LGAs. Health System & Safety: Lagos records a crane collapse that injured at least three people and damaged power lines, sending victims to hospital. Public Health Policy: Groups warn proposed tobacco control amendments could expose children to nicotine products. Healthcare Financing: AfDB notes debt-interest payments in Nigeria can rival public health spending, squeezing room for social services. Workforce & Training: ASUU issues a 14-day ultimatum to 20 universities over non-implementation of the 2025 agreement. Drug Safety: NAFDAC flags fake diabetes drugs in circulation and advises checks before buying.