Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: Work on the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline restarted in early June, linking Nigeria to Algeria via Niger and aiming to feed European exports through Italy and Spain. IsDB Partnerships: IsDB Group Chairman Muhammad Al Jasser met IsDB governors for Niger, Guinea and Senegal in Baku, reaffirming support for education, agricultural value chains and strategic infrastructure including the Kandadji Dam program. Niger Airport Security: Niger’s Niamey airport reopened after a deadly Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM attack that killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians; security sweeps and arrests followed. Tax Enforcement in Niger State: Niger State’s revenue agency sealed two Unity Bank branches over an alleged N1.7bn tax default, citing court approval after non-payment for 2022–2024. Oil & Gas Infrastructure Protection (Nigeria): PINL and NNPCL urged pipeline host communities to report suspicious activity, pointing to improved Trans Niger Pipeline security and Nigeria’s crude output rising above OPEC quota. Keta Port Investor Rush (Ghana): Ghana’s Keta Port project drew 42 expressions of interest after EPA issued the EIA certificate, with GPHA set to screen and shortlist bidders. Refugee Numbers: Nigeria’s refugee commission says about 145,000 Nigerians are refugees worldwide, with many in Niger, Cameroon and Chad.