Private healthcare providers in Zamfara state have been urged to enhance their compliance with established health regulations and standards. This call to action aims to improve the quality of healthcare service delivery across the state, according to Vanguard.

Governorship candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and their running mates from Nigeria's seven northwestern states held a meeting to discuss ways of tackling worsening insecurity in the region, according to Channels Television. The candidates in attendance were drawn from Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kebbi states. The gathering focused on the security challenges affecting the North West, where banditry and related violence have persisted.

Leaders in West Nile have raised alarms about a growing mental health crisis, noting that nearly one in four citizens are affected. This surge has been linked to increased drug abuse among youth, high unemployment rates, and escalating family pressures. The concerns were voiced during the launch of a related initiative.

Professor Tunji Ogunyemi of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has warned that restoring Nigeria's petroleum subsidy regime could severely damage the country's public finances. According to Ripples Nigeria, the economic historian, lawyer and public affairs analyst argued that a return to fuel subsidy payments could lead to the possible financial collapse of more than 15 states in Nigeria's northern region, urging against reversing the subsidy removal policy.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed concern over a recent United Nations report indicating that more than 17 million people in nine northern Nigerian states are facing a food crisis. He described the situation as avoidable, highlighting the urgency of addressing the issue.

The Society for Family Health (SFH) has reported that shortages of essential commodities, service delivery tools, and provider training resources are significant challenges affecting the quality of family planning services in Abia and Akwa Ibom States. Dr. Eze Nwokoma, the Project Coordinator of SFH, made this statement in Abuja, highlighting the need for improvements in these areas.