Petrol Pain Returns in Abuja: Motorists in parts of the FCT report petrol now selling for about N1,414–N1,450 per litre, renewing pressure on already stretched household budgets. Electoral Funds Under Fire: SERAP has given INEC seven days to explain alleged diversion and irregular spending of over ₦126.46bn from the 2023 election, including claims of payments for ballot boxes and devices without proper procurement steps. Competition Watch in Oil Sector: FCCPC and NMDPRA are partnering to probe price fixing and market abuse in Nigeria’s deregulated petroleum market. Nursing/Midwifery Boost: NELFUND says it has invested ₦1.08bn to support 5,381 nursing and midwifery students across 21 institutions. Nigeria–US Shipping Relief: The US lifted the 12-year security restriction on Nigerian-flagged vessels calling at American ports, expected to cut costs and improve turnaround times. Nigeria–India Talks: Nigeria and India discussed extending visa amnesty for Nigerians overstaying in India and exploring prisoner transfer arrangements. Mining Cooperation Push: FG and the US plan a mining cooperation deal on critical minerals, covering exploration to refining. Capital Markets Signal: Dangote Refinery’s supply-chain and IPO-related developments continue to draw investor attention. Security & Drugs: NDLEA reports seizures of over 2.3 tonnes of illicit drugs nationwide, while the Nigerian Navy intercepted 71kg of suspected cannabis on the River Niger.