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Sahel Security: The U.S. Embassy in Niamey says it delivered $2.3m in military equipment to Niger’s armed forces, as Washington seeks to counter Russia’s growing influence after the AES shift. Fuel Costs: Nigeria’s petrol price jumped to about N1,532.93 per litre in April 2026, while household kerosene averaged N2,976.94/litre—both adding pressure to transport and household budgets. Education Under Fire: Reports say nearly 600 students have been kidnapped since Tinubu took office, with fresh school abductions underscoring how insecurity is disrupting schooling and local economies. Niger Development & Accountability: A civic tech report alleges Niger State paid N400m+ for a school renovation but the school remains in ruins, raising corruption and service-delivery concerns. Uranium Market: Analysts flag a structural uranium price shift, with term benchmarks rising toward triple digits—important for Niger’s uranium-linked projects and investor planning. Agriculture & Inputs: Farmers in Niger State warn rising fuel and input costs may shrink planting and worsen food insecurity.

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