Security & Governance: Ex-Israeli PM Ehud Barak backs Nigeria’s state police idea, saying decentralising policing can work if there’s strong federal oversight and intelligence coordination to curb abuse. Emergency Response: FG moves to adopt 112 as Nigeria’s single emergency number, with NCC and NEMA to draft a roadmap and engage governors and agencies for nationwide rollout. Energy & Industry: NNPC signs six strategic gas deals at NOG Energy Week to push gas-based industrialisation and energy security. Fuel Market: NMDPRA reiterates petrol remains deregulated, with prices driven by market forces, not a uniform pump price. Currency & FX: Naira strengthens as official and parallel rates narrow, supported by improved liquidity and higher external reserves. Capital Markets: NGX rally continues as investors gain about N1.86tn, while S&P Dow Jones places Nigeria on its frontier market watchlist. Trade & Ports: Apapa Port reports improved vessel turnaround time in H1 2025, citing operational reforms. Policy & Business Climate: CAC moves to sanction firms that fail to disclose directors’ details on business letters from August 1. Regional Relations: Reps seek review of Nigeria–South Africa ties over xenophobic attacks, urging stronger diplomatic action to protect Nigerians abroad. Identity & Inclusion: NIMC pushes nationwide digital ID enrolment under the new NIMC Act 2026, with NIN now topping 136m. Education: Tinubu urges Senate to pass the National Senior Secondary Education Commission Amendment Bill 2026. Pensions: Premium Pension and Trustfund Pensions announce a merger ahead of recapitalisation deadlines.