Cross-Border Security: Nigeria and Benin agreed to deepen defence cooperation with real-time intelligence sharing to curb cross-border crime, terrorism and piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, following Nigeria’s Defence Minister’s visit to Cotonou. Power & Industry Disputes: Ossiomo Power Company in Edo threatened contempt action against Chinese firm CCETC, alleging repeated breaches of court orders at Ossiomo Industrial Park, including attempts to erect electricity poles. Roads & Logistics Pain: Benin-Warri corridor woes continued as reports highlighted how craters, delays and insecurity are turning trips into long, risky journeys—while calls grow for faster, better road delivery. Energy Sector Performance: Nigeria’s DisCos collected stronger revenue in May, with consumers paying N208.15bn, even as billing efficiency fell—spotlighting uneven distribution economics. Oil & Gas Licensing: CEPRSD praised NUPRC’s 2025 licensing round after 31 firms won 37 oil blocks, arguing transparent rules are drawing investment. Security Operations: DHQ reported troops killed 69 terrorists, rescued 360+ kidnapped victims and arrested 49 suspects in a week, including actions against illegal refining in the Niger Delta. Infrastructure Governance: BAT-IG urged President Tinubu to institutionalise monthly policy reviews and quarterly leadership summits to improve coordination across tiers of government. Agriculture Innovation: A feature argued farming is shifting toward biology-enabled, precision nutrient management, with biofertilizers seen as a key growth driver. Regional Mobility: Chad plans to scrap entry visas for all Africans from Jan 1, 2027, joining other countries expanding visa-free travel to boost trade and tourism. Sports-Education Link: Nigeria launched N-SEEP to merge elite sports training with tertiary education via centres of excellence, aiming to reduce the “sports vs school” trade-off.