Security & Governance: The Senate suspended work on the State Police Bill and other business at an emergency plenary after the death of Reps member Yaya Tongo, while NSA Nuhu Ribadu said tackling terrorism, cybercrime and illicit financial flows needs cooperation among trusted partners. Terror Financing: The US designated a Nigerian bureau de change operator and others as ISIS facilitators, as Nigeria also faces fresh pressure over ISIS-linked financial networks. Economy & Energy: FG moved to curb cooking gas prices after retail rates crossed N2,000/kg, citing supply and pricing disparities; World Bank data also flagged Nigeria among nine countries driving 83% of global gas flaring. Markets & FX: CBN data showed diaspora remittances fell to $5.30bn in Q1 2026, while the naira strengthened around N1,369/$ at the official market as reserves rose above $51bn. Business & Finance: Standard Bank won global awards for investment banking and sustainable finance; Chaka launched Hisa to simplify investing with clearer fees and automated investing. Politics & Rights: Peter Obi and groups condemned Omoyele Sowore’s remand to Kuje as a “dangerous regression,” amid wider debate over civic freedoms. Education & Skills: King’s College London opened fully funded online health programme applications for Nigerians, and UNESCO/EU presented Nigeria’s AI ethics readiness report.