World Population Day: Nigeria’s fast-growing youth population is back in focus, with calls for better demographic data to guide schooling, healthcare, jobs and planning. Anti–Oil Theft in Niger Delta: The Nigerian Navy dismantled four illegal refining sites in Rivers State and recovered about 43,000 litres of suspected illegally refined petroleum products. NDDC Remittance Probe: Nigeria’s Senate opened investigations into alleged non-remittance of $71.65m and ₦30.7bn statutory contributions to the Niger Delta Development Commission, with orders for the company to appear and for a list of other defaulting IOCs. Farm Mechanisation Funding Gap: Rice millers and farmers say mechanisation plans stall because equipment is too expensive and credit is hard to access. Host-Community Commitments in Oil & Gas: Energy firms reiterated support for host community development under the Petroleum Industry Act framework. Sahel Security & Development: Russia’s Lavrov met AU leadership and discussed expanding ties, including security and energy cooperation with Sahel states. Renewable Cold Storage for Food: A solar-powered cold storage and ice facility was inaugurated in Yenagoa to cut post-harvest losses and reduce diesel use. Women Economic Empowerment in Niger State: Niger State domesticated its Women Economic Empowerment policy, appointing women as vice chairpersons across all 25 LGAs.