Sahara Tragedy: Nearly 50 Nigerien travellers died of thirst after a truck broke down in the Sahara near the Mali–Algeria–Niger borders, with two survivors walking over 30 miles to alert authorities and rescuers recovering bodies around the stranded vehicle. Energy & Trade: Algeria has started construction on its stretch of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, aiming to move up to 30 billion cubic metres of gas annually from Nigeria through Niger to Algeria for European export—an effort to cut reliance on Russian supply. Banking Confidence: Nigeria’s Supreme Court cleared the Providus–Unity merger, strengthening the CBN-backed consolidation push and boosting confidence in the banking sector. Security Policy Debate: Peter Obi renewed criticism of Nigeria’s insecurity response, arguing Tinubu’s reported approval of 1,000 forest guards for Oyo is reactive and lacks a coordinated national framework. Electricity Regulation: Nigeria’s state electricity regulators rejected a proposed Electricity Act Amendment Bill, warning it could reverse power-sector devolution and disrupt investment. Humanitarian Support: Qatar Red Crescent’s Eid Al-Adha campaign reached 247,344 beneficiaries across Qatar and 13 countries including Niger. Road Safety Tech: Nigeria’s federal government plans CCTV and solar-powered lighting along the Mararaba–Keffi Road to improve highway monitoring and rapid response.