Ebola Preparedness: NCDC DG Jide Idris says Nigeria is about 59% ready for Ebola but can contain it if imported, urging continued surveillance. Health Innovation: Ekiti Governor Oyebanji commissions a Centre for Newborn Health Research and Innovation at UN Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, to cut neonatal deaths through research and clinical excellence. Digital Skills for Students: NCDMB partners CypherCrescent on “Catch-the-Researcher-Young Programme” to train undergraduates with digital labs, data analytics, cloud skills and mentorship, with monthly stipends. Payments & Credit Growth: Moniepoint’s CEO urges credit services layered onto Nigeria’s payment flows under the CBN’s Payments System Vision 2028 to unlock financing for underserved MSMEs. Fintech vs Banks: New data shows retail deposits in six major banks hit N39.01tn in 2025 (+24%), showing banks still hold customer funds despite fintech competition. Airtime Credit Market Deregulation: FG moves to open the airtime credit and data advance market to local fintechs to curb capital flight and end Optasia’s long dominance. Security & Elections: SSDC’s 2026 outlook flags internal threats, cyber risks and election-related instability as key business risks heading into 2027. Climate Action: World Environment Day coverage highlights climate-smart agriculture and research as farmers face shifting rains and harsher conditions. Medical Licensing Training: Mudiame University signs MoU to set up an NCLEX/USMLE prep centre for Nigerian healthcare professionals.