Customs Oversight: Nigeria’s Senate Finance Committee has launched an investigation into ₦34tn in import duty exemption certificates (IDECs), warning it may recommend sanctions against 14 ministries, departments and agencies that ignored summons, while the Nigeria Customs Service says the waiver regime—introduced in 2020—has sharply reduced revenue capacity. Security & Justice: A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Muhammad Sani to 20 years for conspiring to conceal information that a notorious bandit (Danranmi) supplied arms to kidnappers and bandits. Pastoral Economy: The First Africa Pastoral Markets Forum opened in Addis Ababa, pushing investment and market integration to turn livestock and pastoralism into a stronger engine for jobs, trade and resilience. Transport Relief in Niger: Niger’s Lapai Emirate approved a reduction in transport and motorcycle fares to ease commuter costs after talks with transport unions. Youth Employment Focus: A policy piece argues Africa’s youth job programmes are underfunded and poorly targeted, calling for spending linked to real labour demand and capable institutions. Sahel Growth Watch: A study says the Sahel bloc’s economies are showing resilience, with Niger projected to grow fastest among the three at 6.9% in 2025.