Flood Risk in Niger: Niger State warned Kaduna River Basin communities of possible higher water levels after sustained inflows into the Shiroro Reservoir, saying a controlled release may be needed to protect the dam and downstream areas. Climate Services Leadership: NiMet DG Prof. Charles Anosike was elected President of the ACMAD Board of Governors for four years, aiming to strengthen Africa’s weather and climate services for resilience. Tree-Planting Accountability: Green Africa Foundation’s Dr Isaac Kalua Green urged governments and groups to measure tree survival, not just numbers planted, in his new book “Come Back and Check.” Niger Delta Pollution & Food Systems: Rivers State CSOs pushed for environmental policies that protect farms, fishing, forests and water sources, stressing indigenous knowledge and community-led solutions. Niger Delta Investment Push: NDCCITMA and partners are gearing up for the Sept 15–17 Port Harcourt Niger Delta Economic & Investment Summit to attract investment and move beyond oil dependence. Community-Led Environmental Governance: HOMEF unveiled the MEEDECOR Ecological Knowledge Centre, calling for a new indigenous, local-language model to tackle the Ogoni environmental crisis. Security Pressure on Communities: Reports from Niger State’s Dekara/Kpenya area describe mass abductions and killings linked to kidnapping networks—raising urgent questions about how such economies are financed and protected.