Digital Civil Registration: Nigeria’s National Population Commission says a nationwide digital platform for birth and death registration is now live (operational nationwide from July 1), replacing paper processes and aiming to cut delays, errors, duplication and fraud. Primary Healthcare & UHC: Edo State opened the EDO SHINE Primary Health Care Summit 2026, reaffirming a push for universal health coverage through stronger primary care, workforce expansion, disease surveillance and digital health. Maternal & Newborn Care: NHIA and Edo Specialist Hospital renewed their partnership to roll out the CEmONC programme, expanding emergency obstetric and newborn services to reduce preventable maternal and neonatal deaths. Health Facility Access: Edo Specialist Hospital marked its 7th anniversary with free eye care and received WACOG accreditation, boosting specialist care capacity. Air Safety Disruption: An Enugu Air runway excursion at Benin Airport led to safe evacuation and temporary flight cancellations, with investigations underway. Roads & Access to Care: Nigeria’s Senate demanded higher FERMA funding and emergency rehabilitation of failed federal roads, including the Onyagede–Ogobia road, citing impacts on transport, healthcare and education. Health Security: An international report says 101 attacks hit Nigerian healthcare facilities from 2023–2025, with 91 health workers kidnapped and 15 killed. Food & Drug Safety: NAFDAC arrested a suspected counterfeit alcohol producer in Benin, while a pharmacist urged Nigerians to check expiry dates and avoid expired or poorly stored medicines. AU Health Agenda: AU leaders at an Extraordinary Health Summit in Accra called for faster implementation to end AIDS and TB, cut maternal deaths, and strengthen resilient health systems.