Diplomacy & Tech: Former Lagos deputy governor Femi Pedro assumes office as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Australia, flagging collaboration in critical minerals, agriculture, education and fintech. Road Safety: FERMA begins clearing overgrown vegetation on the Geri Alimi–Offa Garage road in Ilorin to curb insecurity and improve drainage during the rainy season. Space Cooperation: Saudi Arabia approves a joint satellite project with Egypt, signalling deeper regional investment in space tech. Digital Economy Push: President Tinubu tells Mastercard Nigeria’s youth are tech-savvy and backs a plan to train 5 million businesses for the global digital economy. Livestock Data Upgrade: FG starts validation of the National Livestock Information Management System (NLIMS) to centralise livestock data for better planning. Food Security Oversight: ActionAid raises transparency and targeting concerns over the $134m NAGS-AP wheat programme. AI’s Environmental Cost: A UN study warns AI growth could drive major water use and e-waste, with data centres as a key driver. Electricity Market Reform: Lagos inaugurates LAISO leadership to run the Lagos Electricity Market. Security & Finance: US sanctions Nigerian BDCs and an alleged facilitator over alleged ISWAP/ISIS financing, while Nigeria–UK security talks continue under SDP4. Energy Security: NUPRC and Defence agree a tech-led, community-focused security framework to protect oil and gas infrastructure.