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Security Crackdown: Nigeria’s DSS says it has arrested five suspects linked to the St. Mary’s Catholic School abduction in Papiri, Niger State, with raids targeting alleged logistics and even two foreign nationals. Drug & Arms Interdiction: NDLEA seized ketamine (3kg) and MDMA/“ecstasy” (199g) hidden in imported water purifiers from the Netherlands to Lagos, while Kaduna operations netted 380 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and 1.246 tonnes of cannabis; Niger State also saw 457kg of cannabis recovered. Power & Grid Reliability: TCN announced a planned outage for emergency maintenance on the Mando–Kumbotso 330kV line, affecting Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Bauchi, Yobe and parts of Niger Republic. Development Finance: African deposit and investment funds endorsed AfDB’s push to reform Africa’s financial architecture under NAFAD, aiming to mobilise domestic savings and cut external financing dependence, with Niger’s deposit fund manager backing the plan. Regional Trade & Logistics: Ghana’s Finance Minister says Takoradi Port will serve as the Sahel corridor, with plans for rail to Hamile to reduce road damage from heavy trucks carrying goods from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. Economic Outlook: AfDB’s Africa Economic Outlook 2026 flags Africa as a fast-growing region, with Niger projected to grow 6.9% in 2026. Humanitarian & Social Impact: Human Appeal released its “Thrive with Dignity” 2025 report, citing support for 7.3 million people across 30 countries.

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