Airport Security in Niger: Gunmen linked to Al-Qaeda’s Sahel branch (JNIM) attacked Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport, killing at least 11 soldiers and two civilians; 22 attackers were also reported killed, and Niger says sweeps are underway while flights resumed under heavy security. Pipeline & Oil Security (Nigeria): Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) says improved surveillance of the Trans Niger Pipeline and stronger community participation helped stabilize operations and support Nigeria’s crude output gains, urging host communities to report suspicious activity. Urban Crime Crackdown (FCT): FCT Police ordered 17 DPOs to end robbery and related crimes in the city centre within two weeks, citing traffic robbery, vehicle snatching, “one-chance” robberies, vandalism and illegal parking. Refugee Numbers: Nigeria’s refugee commission estimates about 145,000 Nigerians are refugees worldwide, with large concentrations in Cameroon and others in Niger, Chad and beyond. Diplomacy: Former INEC chair Mahmood Yakubu has resumed duty as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar, with a reception that included 13 African envoys. Business/Trade (Ghana): Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) says the new Keta Port Headquarters will be fully operational by January 2027 after scope changes and tender approvals.