NGX Market Mood: Nigeria’s stock market extended losses as investors took profit, with the All-Share Index down 0.35% and market cap shedding about N545bn to N155.97tn, led by declines in banking and other sectors. Maritime Trade Boost: The US Coast Guard lifted the 12-year Condition of Entry on Nigerian vessels, a win for port competitiveness and maritime security. IMF vs Tinubu: The IMF warned Tinubu’s administration over transparency concerns in a $5bn derivatives financing deal with First Abu Dhabi Bank, raising fears of opaque off-book borrowing. Non-Oil Export Push: Zenith Bank will host its 10th International Trade Seminar on Non-Oil Export on Aug 25, focusing on value chains, market access and export financing. Cement Price Probe: FCCPC says preliminary findings show possible cement price manipulation, comparing Nigeria’s retail costs with Kenya and others. Digital Payments Trust: OPay says it’s deepening compliance and governance with AI-driven AML/CFT monitoring to keep fraud rates extremely low. Electricity Upgrade: FG commissioned upgraded transmission infrastructure for Alausa and Lekki, adding 272MW bulk power capacity. Drug War Win: NDLEA dismantled an international cocaine cartel, arresting “KC Luxury” and recovering cocaine valued at about N39bn. Elections Framework: INEC plans to deploy 1.4m ad-hoc staff across 176,000 polling units for 2027 and urges issue-based campaigns.