Flood Risk Watch: Nigeria’s hydrology agency NIHSA issued a seven-day flood advisory (July 21–27) for 17 states as river levels rise, urging early action in vulnerable communities and facilities. Oil Spill Alarm: Environmental groups demand urgent containment of a long-running Uzere oil wellhead blowout in Delta State, saying farmlands, aquatic life and livelihoods have been hit for weeks. Sahel Security & Mining: ACLED reports jihadist groups increasingly exploit mining economies in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to fund violence and control routes, intensifying pressure on extractive areas. Sahel Climate-Linked Instability: The African Union condemned attacks on Niger and Mali forces (July 17–18), warning terrorism remains a transnational threat needing coordinated regional action. Clean Power Push: Plateau State and REA unveiled a 1.5MW interconnected hybrid solar mini-grid in Pankshin to cut generator dependence and expand access to cleaner electricity. Governance & Rural Needs: Nigeria’s House begins work on a bill to create a National Commission for Rural Infrastructure and Development, aiming to close rural service gaps that affect food and natural-resource areas. Oil Licensing (Niger Delta): NUPRC says 31 firms won 37 oil and gas blocks in the 2025 licensing round, while 13 frontier blocks drew no bids—raising questions about de-risking and future investment.