Nigerian automotive designer and former Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Jelani Aliyu, has urged students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, to become fearless innovators capable of driving Nigeria's industrial revolution. According to Daily Trust, Aliyu made the call while speaking as a guest speaker at the launch of the university's 'Create Before You' initiative, encouraging young people to embrace creativity and innovation as tools for national industrial development.

The Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has urged the Federal Government to suspend the Green Tax Policy on imported vehicles, set to begin on July 1, 2026. They cite insufficient engagement with stakeholders by the Nigeria Customs Service as a primary concern, emphasizing the need for more consultation with key parties involved.

The Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has urged the Federal Government to suspend the Green Tax Policy on imported vehicles, which is set to begin on July 1, 2026. They argue that there has been insufficient engagement with key stakeholders, particularly by the Nigeria Customs Service, regarding the implementation of the policy.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has enacted the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026, which repeals the previous 2007 legislation. This new law establishes the NIMC as a Digital Trust Authority, aiming to enhance the management of national identity in Nigeria.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged that the establishment of state police be delayed until after the 2027 general elections. He expressed concerns that the new policing system could be misused for political gain if implemented without proper safeguards, according to African Examiner.

Health sector leaders and stakeholders will convene at the 2026 National Health Equity Conference to address Nigeria's persistent gap between health policy formulation and implementation, according to Premium Times. The conference is scheduled for 13 to 15 October at the Nigeria National Merit Award House in Maitama, Abuja. The gathering will bring together key actors in the health sector to discuss strategies for closing the implementation gap and improving health equity outcomes across the country.