Nigeria Digest: July 22, 2025

Nigeria witnesses significant political maneuvers, economic reforms, and security operations on July 22, 2025. Key stories include strategic political alignments, CBN's interest rate decisions, and major security crackdowns.

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Health

The Kaduna State Government has made health insurance mandatory for all couples and aspiring wedding applicants. This requirement aims to ensure residents have access to quality healthcare and financial protection against unexpected medical expenses.

- punchng.com

FCT health centers have reopened after a three-month closure caused by a strike by health workers. Residents expressed relief at the return of medical services, highlighting the impact of the strike on their healthcare access.

- allafrica.com

Nigeria is committed to ending pediatric HIV and preventing mother-to-child transmission of the virus. The federal government aims to achieve this through a National HIV Health Sector Symposium, which will bring together various stakeholders to discuss strategies and accelerate progress.

- leadership.ng

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello's request to travel abroad for medical treatment was denied once again by a Federal High Court in Abuja. The court found his medical grounds insufficient and agreed with the EFCC's objections to the request.

- punchng.com