Trade & Security Infrastructure: Nigeria flagged off the rehabilitation of Bama–Banki Road and Dikwa–Gamboru–Ngala Road in Borno (N137bn), positioning the corridors as key to reopening trade routes, boosting agriculture, and improving security access in the North-East. Export Development: The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) pushed a new export-cluster drive in Kwara for cashew, sesame and soya, citing low state export capture despite strong non-oil export performance nationally. Power Sector Finance: Togo, Benin and Niger reportedly owe Nigeria about N17.45bn for electricity supplied in Q1 2026, with only 27.57% of billed amounts paid—deepening liquidity pressure in the power market. Governance & Business Integrity: Fresh documents challenge the Presidency’s denial of the PFIPC “fake agency” by showing SGF processed and forwarded PFIPC office-request correspondence to the EFCC in 2024. Sahel Security Shock: Reuters reports coordinated insurgent attacks across Mali, with claims involving Tuareg-linked forces and JNIM, underscoring instability risks for regional commerce. Humanitarian Funding Watch: NRC warns Afghanistan is among the world’s least funded crises, with Niger listed among the lowest-funded humanitarian responses. Digital Jobs & Growth: Google Play launched a $1m Indie Games Fund for African studios, offering equity-free capital and mentorship to scale games globally.