ECOWAS Integration Push: West African leaders reaffirmed the ECO single currency launch for 2027, with qualifying states adopting first and others supported later, while also backing steps on regional security and governance reforms. Sahel Digital Sovereignty: Niger completed its biometric passport rollout, joining Burkina Faso and Mali after withdrawing from ECOWAS travel documents, signaling a tighter Alliance of Sahel States identity push. Energy Deal: ECOWAS endorsed the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline framework to move Nigerian gas to Morocco, linking landlocked Sahel states and aiming at European market access. AMCON Wind-Down Oversight: Nigeria’s Senate directed AMCON to compile detailed operational records and report ahead of its 2030 wind-down, while clearing Lamido Yuguda for board chair “bow and go” screening. Niger State Security: Police in Niger arrested suspects over toy pistols, ATM cards and a stolen vehicle, and separately rescued children from trafficking cases. Education Scam Crackdown: NSCDC dismantled a fake “distance-learning university” in Lagos, rescuing 106 youths and arresting the proprietor over admission fees. Media & Trust: Niger’s information minister urged bloggers and creators to embrace ethical, fact-based journalism to strengthen national unity and development.