Academics at the University of Lagos have celebrated Professor Abayomi Okanlawon as he retires at the age of 70, recognising his contributions to the anatomy profession in Nigeria, according to Punch. Colleagues honoured his 44-year career at the institution, during which he was credited with advancing the field of anatomy. The event highlighted his legacy and impact on medical education in the country over more than four decades of service.

The director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola, has pledged continued support for the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, in training and promoting Nigerian seafarers. Mobereola gave the assurance during a visit to the academy, stating that human capital development remained critical to the growth of Nigeria's Blue Economy. The visit underscored the agency's commitment to strengthening maritime education and building skilled capacity within the country's seafaring and maritime sector.

Professor Fatima Kyari, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), has been named the 2026 Aig-Imoukhuede Visiting Fellow at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. According to a statement released by the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation on Monday, Kyari was selected for the fellowship in recognition of her contributions, with the appointment highlighting her role in medical regulation in Nigeria.

Hassan Adebayo Sunmonu, the former President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has honored the memory of the late historian Samuel Olusegun Osoba, recognizing him as a significant intellectual influence. Sunmonu's tribute highlights Osoba's contributions to history and scholarship.

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has inaugurated a Clinical Trial Centre at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi. This initiative aims to enhance clinical research, innovation, and evidence-based healthcare in Nigeria, according to a statement from the hospital’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol.

The Public Health and Infectious Disease Management Practitioners Association of Nigeria (PHIDMPAN) has called on the National Assembly to ensure that the proposed National Institute for Public Health and Infectious Diseases (NIPHID) features inclusive, multidisciplinary leadership. The association emphasized that Nigeria's health security should not be dominated by a single professional group.