Steel & Mining: NSRMEA DG Kolawole Michael says Nigeria has about 3bn tonnes of iron ore to feed future steel output at Ajaokuta, highlighting Itakpe’s low impurities and the role of aeromagnetic surveys and past Russia-backed exploration. Maternal Health Funding: Nigeria Health Watch reports a N720bn financing gap threatens maternal and newborn mortality targets, citing weak budget implementation and accountability. Rail & Skills: Lagos expands its rail plan from 6 lines to 11 plus a monorail, and signs with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation to set up a railway training centre for local technical capacity. Food Standards: FG and FAO commend SON’s Codex approval for root and tuber flour standards (sweet potato, yam), aiming to boost safety and exports. Anti-Corruption Court Case: ICPC arraigns former Science minister Uche Nnaji over alleged certificate forgery and fraud; court grants N20m bail and sets July 21 for trial. Cancer Care Support: NICRAT says government expands cancer funding via insurance and targeted funds, plus more local research and drug production. Digital Health Access: Medismarts plans a diaspora premium payment portal to help 180m uninsured Nigerians reduce out-of-pocket burdens. Education Fees Backlash: FG suspends the proposed WAEC/NECO fee hike after public outrage, ordering broader consultations. Security & Policing Debate: Lagos police defend stop-and-search as preventive crime-fighting, while a new report claims Fulani militias drive most Christian deaths. Sustainability Professionalisation: SPIN inducts 79 new sustainability professionals, pushing stewardship over mere compliance.