Youth & Entrepreneurship: Over 10,000 young Nigerians converged at the University of Lagos for GiNN 5.0, pushing calls for deeper investment in youth leadership, innovation and enterprise. Public Finance & Spending: Despite revenue gains, a cash squeeze is stalling capital releases, slowing infrastructure delivery across federal agencies. Capital Markets: Nigeria’s stock market extended its winning streak, adding about N962bn as MTN and other blue chips lifted sentiment; meanwhile the SEC ordered operators to submit Q2 2026 ownership and capital flows returns by July 10. FX & Inflation Outlook: The IMF projects global growth easing to 3.0% in 2026 and Nigeria at 4.1%, while warning higher essential prices could worsen poverty. Energy & Regulation: REA plans interconnected mini-grids targeting 288MW; NMDPRA, CBN and AGF strengthen oversight of the decommissioning and abandonment fund; aviation unions back NAMA commercialisation but unions also threaten action over unpaid 5% ticket charges. Oil Prices: Nigeria may see higher petrol prices as crude rises amid US-Iran tensions. Mining & Industrial Diversification: Solid minerals revenue hit over N70bn in 2025; regulators approve more lithium licence transfers to Chariot, while NRGI urges Nigeria to cut investor risk to unlock mining growth. Immigration & Travel: Nigeria Immigration Service ends OIS visa processing in the US, directing applicants to submit directly via Nigerian missions. Sports & Tech Mobility: Nigeria secured hosting rights for the 2027 Africa Beach Volleyball Championship; an EV financing partnership targets affordable electric vehicle ownership.