Road & Connectivity: Niger State defends road contracts totalling 1,000km+ as compliant with procurement law, citing flyovers, underpasses and ongoing Bida Ring Road works, while a separate report highlights progress on Nigeria’s Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway (1,068km) with completion rates varying by section and expected economic gains for farmers, traders and tourism. Energy & Power Reliability: Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) extends maintenance on the Jos–Bauchi–Gombe 330kV line to June 30, with scheduled outages affecting several northern states; another TCN notice warns of blackouts linked to work on the Mando–Kumbotso corridor, testing public confidence in grid improvements. Oil & Gas Finance: Savannah Energy reports $104.1m revenue in four months (up 17% y/y) and a 48% jump in cash collections to $183.5m, alongside reduced trade receivables—signals of tighter cash discipline in Nigeria. Uranium & Nuclear Markets: A 2026 uranium outlook links Small Modular Reactors and AI-driven power demand to a reshaped demand curve and front-loaded fuel needs. Security & Trade Risks: DSS arrests five suspects tied to the Papiri St. Mary’s school abduction in Niger State; NDLEA also reports major drug and ammunition seizures, including ketamine/ecstasy hidden in imported water purifiers and military-grade bullets in Kaduna. Governance & Investment Climate: AfDB-backed reforms gain support from African deposit and investment funds to boost domestic savings and cut reliance on external financing, while Niger’s growth outlook remains positive in AfDB’s Africa Economic Outlook (Niger cited at 6.9%). Business Recognition: Olam Agri wins two Ghana Manufacturing Awards, including flour and agro-processing, with exports reaching Niger and other Sahel markets.