Military & Security Aid: Algeria delivered two Mi-24V attack helicopters and two Mi-171 transport helicopters to Niger, with ammunition and logistics, as attacks by JNIM and Islamic State-linked fighters strain Niger’s security and aviation infrastructure. Oil Pollution Pressure: In Nigeria’s Niger Delta, stakeholders urged President Tinubu to clean up the polluted region or lose votes in 2027, citing long-running failures of remediation and calling for a Niger Delta-wide, signed cleanup plan. Gas Seepage & Spills: Nigeria’s House committee demanded urgent, time-bound action to stop prolonged gas seepage in Bille (Rivers) and address an Odidi oil spill in Delta, warning of health, safety, and livelihood damage. Flood Spending Gap (Niger): Niger State has spent only 6.2% of its N16bn flood and erosion budget in six months, while its disaster agency received nothing—raising fears for communities facing recurring floods. Agroecology for Resilience: Experts say agroecology demand is rising across Africa, but research, finance, training, and extension systems lag behind, limiting scale-up and climate resilience. Illegal Mining Crackdown: Taraba’s anti-illegal mining taskforce repatriated illegal miners to several states, linking unauthorised mining to insecurity and environmental degradation. Waste Management (Lagos): LAWMA said it’s scaling waste systems to handle 13,000–16,000 tonnes daily, including new disposal platforms and access fixes after heavy rains. Cross-border Trade: Onion traders in West Africa signed a pact to reduce disputes and improve movement of produce—important for food supply stability.