Clean Cooking & Gas: FG has launched a nationwide LPG programme to reach 5m households by 2030, starting with cylinder distribution in Bayelsa under the Decade of Gas Initiative. Industrial Policy: Minister of State for Industry John Owan Enoh says no industry minister should skip a visit to Dangote Refinery, calling it central to Tinubu’s $1tn economy push. Security & Jobs: Kaduna State graduated 1,101 armed forest guards to reclaim forests from bandits and boost community safety. Women’s Political Power: ECOWAS targets gender parity in political leadership by 2035 as Nigeria backs reforms to remove legal, financial and institutional barriers. Elections & Youth Mobilisation: Atiku urges Nigerians to vote for competence and reject vote-buying ahead of 2027, while INEC publishes presidential candidates’ particulars. Markets & FX: Naira pressure continues with reports of depreciation across official and parallel markets, alongside mixed signals from equities and telecom growth (MTN nearing 100m subscriptions). Energy Costs: Marketers report imported petrol spot landed cost above Dangote’s gantry price, reigniting calls over fuel import policy. Anti-graft Debate: Omenazu Jackson says EFCC is getting weaker as major corruption cases remain unresolved. Education Access: NANS asks UNILAG to reopen its fees/registration portal briefly so students can complete registration before exams.