Xenophobia Fallout: Nigeria repatriated 1,490 citizens from South Africa after renewed xenophobic violence, with returnees—mostly women and children—arriving in Lagos with only a 23kg bag each. Digital Assets Regulation: President Tinubu signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, creating a CBN-chaired Virtual Assets Council with NRS and SEC vice-chair roles to harmonise oversight, curb fraud, money laundering and terrorism financing. Courtroom Wins on Asset Recovery: The Supreme Court ordered permanent forfeiture of assets linked to former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele, while another court ordered final forfeiture of about N8.9bn in jewellery, vehicles and cash tied to Aisha Achimugu; Malami says he will appeal his own forfeiture ruling. Telecom Lending Showdown: A Federal High Court in Lagos will rule on who regulates airtime/data lending after FCCPC moved to enforce DEON rules, affecting services used by over 40m Nigerians. Health Sector Crackdown: PCN sealed 505 illegal or non-compliant medicine outlets in Cross River after inspecting 602 premises. Anti-Corruption Education: ICPC and Nigerian Law School moved to embed anti-corruption education into legal training. Energy & Fuel Pressure: NNPC retail cut petrol to N1,110/litre, but importers face tighter margins as global prices rise and Dangote’s pricing limits pass-through. Organised Crime Strategy: Nigeria validated its first National Organized Crime Strategy with UN and US support to strengthen intelligence sharing and coordinated action. Business & Markets: NGX dipped as investors took profit; SEC begins a campaign to help Nigerians recover unclaimed dividends. Policy & Governance: NBA dismissed election rigging claims as political tactics and invited DSS/ICPC/EFCC to monitor its electronic elections.