Reading habits are evolving rather than disappearing, according to IOL. The piece highlights how audiobooks, the BookTok social media trend, independent bookshops, zines and a return to analogue practices are reshaping the way people engage with books. Rather than signalling the death of reading, these shifts suggest the activity is adapting to new formats, communities and technologies while retaining its appeal across different audiences.

A report by Punch highlights the growing threat of counterfeit products in Nigeria, warning that fake goods ranging from medicines to food items are endangering consumers' health. According to the publication, these illicit products are slowly killing Nigerians by exposing them to harmful or ineffective substances. The report examines the dangers posed by counterfeit goods circulating in the Nigerian market and underscores the serious public health risks they present to unsuspecting buyers across the country.

A Punch opinion piece calls on Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to intensify efforts against the growing spread of unwholesome foods, fake drinks, and counterfeit drugs in the country. The author argues that these products pose a grave danger to public health and urges the regulator to do more to protect Nigerians from harmful and substandard consumables.

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) will host a book reading session featuring Nwabuikwu's work, The Pain and The Promise. According to Premium Times, the programme is part of the board's ongoing effort to promote literacy, critical thinking and knowledge exchange through structured engagement with leading Nigerian authors and thought leaders.

The Lagos state government has withdrawn a controversial nursery textbook, stating that the material was never approved. The ministry responded to concerns raised about the book by conducting an investigation to understand how it was distributed and used in schools.

According to Health-e News, children are indicating that there is a problem with their diets, as cheap, ultra-processed foods have become the most affordable and accessible options for struggling families. This trend raises concerns about the nutritional quality of food available to children.