Water & Sanitation Financing: ECA’s Claver Gatete urged urgent scale-up of funding for Africa’s water and sanitation, saying the sector needs over $50bn yearly while current investment sits far lower, leaving hundreds of millions without safe drinking water or sanitation. Aviation & Airport Safety: FAAN says it’s tightening airport security and justice processes, while MMIA rolls out stricter airside safety rules (lower speed limits, tougher enforcement). Energy Transition & Grid Tech: Huawei unveiled an Intelligent Substation Solution for Sub-Saharan Africa at Enlit Africa 2026, pushing digital power-system upgrades. Aviation Fuel Pressure: Experts warn Nigeria’s airlines are at risk as Jet A1 costs stay high, squeezing margins and pushing fares up. Shipping Costs Clash: Customs agents ask the government to pause planned local shipping charge increases pending review by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. Power Sector & Policy: TETFund and the Nigerian Army deepen education/tech collaboration, including AI/robotics/cyber skills. Economy & Reforms Debate: Tinubu marks 3 years defending reforms and debt servicing claims, while Atiku attacks borrowing and hardship impacts. Finance & Inclusion: BOI wins Sustainable Bank of the Year at the African Banker Awards 2026; Wema Bank doubles down on women’s financial inclusion. Retail Grocery Warning: YRC warns online grocery is a tough battleground, with many entrants failing to reach profitability due to fulfillment and margin pressures. Industrial Aviation Deal: Nigeria and AfDB move to operationalise a $7bn aviation transformation programme via a signed LOI.