Maritime Security: India and Nigeria are deepening maritime security cooperation, with a Nigerian Navy delegation set for a third Naval Sub Group Meeting in India to review naval ties and expand intelligence and counter-terrorism work in the Gulf of Guinea. Insecurity Policy: The Office of the National Security Adviser is driving a National Peace Framework focused on non-kinetic approaches, arguing force alone can’t deliver lasting peace amid terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and digital threats. Industrial Gas Push: A gas engineer urges Nigeria to use LNG governance to avoid the “crude oil trap,” calling for industrial clusters around gas projects instead of stand-alone exports. Telecom Connectivity: Airtel and SpaceX’s Starlink launched Africa’s first satellite-to-phone service in the DRC, enabling compatible phones to connect directly to satellites for limited services like SMS and light data. Finance & Markets: Nigeria’s overnight financing market hit a new monthly record as July trading volume rose to N104.9tn, while the SEC ordered capital market operators to cut ties with Iran and North Korea. Energy Risk: Fresh attacks on UAE-linked oil vessels through the Strait of Hormuz are raising fuel-supply risks for import-dependent African economies. Industrial Lending: BOI says 80% of large-enterprise lending will target priority sectors like power, manufacturing, agribusiness and digital infrastructure. Crypto Compliance: Bitget moves to enforce sanctions on 16 crypto platforms while expanding stock-linked tokens. Osun Election: INEC is expected to declare the Osun governorship winner today as results collation continues amid reported disruptions. Education Access: UBEC says no child’s circumstances should block access to quality education, commissioning a rehabilitated alternative high school for girls in Lagos.