Entrepreneurship & Startups: NSIA opens applications for the 4th Innovation Prize (NPI 4.0) with a $275,000 pool for Nigerian startups in manufacturing, climate/food security and healthcare. Energy & Consumer Protection: FCCPC warns fuel marketers against exploiting Nigerians as crude prices fall, saying retail and gantry reductions remain marginal; it threatens sanctions. Banking & Payments: ProvidusUnity Bank begins operations as a unified institution after Providus Bank and Unity Bank’s combination. FX & Rates: FMDQ reports FX market turnover jumps 22% in June; CBN’s latest MPR tweak pulls the average maximum lending rate to 34.78%. Maritime Jobs: NIMASA says Nigerian seafarers’ earnings rise over 150% after adoption of international wage standards. Aviation: Passenger traffic stagnates at about 15m in five years despite more airlines; United Nigeria Airlines gains full AFRAA membership. Security & Economy: NSCDC arrests two suspected pipeline vandals in Edo; separate reports allege illegal lithium mining in Old Oyo National Park. Civic Space: SERAP pushes for investigation of alleged diversion of N6.3bn constituency funds and faces a major defamation case over civic activism. Youth & Grants: Nigeria Youth Futures Fund backs 456 youth-led organisations across the country. Politics & Governance: Atiku returns to Nigeria ahead of Amaechi running mate unveiling and INEC form upload. Regional Tensions: Xenophobia in South Africa escalates as Nigerians face attacks ahead of the June 30 deadline.