Climate & Food Security: Nigeria’s farmers are warning that climate change is already disrupting planting and harvests through erratic rains, dry spells, flooding, heat and pests, with NiMet forecasting early-to-normal rain onset in many areas but also warmer-than-average temperatures and dry spells in parts of the North and Central. Weather Watch: NiMet also issued a 3-day outlook of cloudy skies, thunderstorms and moderate rains across Nigeria, including FCT, Niger, Plateau and other North-Central states, with lighter rain chances in parts of the South. Heat Disaster Risk: A new report warns “Super El Niño” could drive extreme heat deaths across the Sahel and beyond, projecting major losses including in Nigeria, Niger and Chad, and urging early warning and cooling support. Water Governance: ECOWAS, UEMOA and CILSS adopted the Abidjan Declaration to strengthen shared river management and climate resilience, with Cabo Verde set to host the next forum. Niger Delta Environment & Security: The Nigerian Navy recovered 33,800 litres of stolen crude and illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers State, targeting illegal refining sites. Local Flood Response: Anambra’s Soludo urged residents to stop blocking drains, plant trees and manage runoff after deadly flooding and gully erosion. Niger Restoration Success: Niger’s FMNR story highlights how protecting surviving tree stumps helped regenerate millions of hectares after failed tree-planting efforts.