Power Sector Deal: Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe secures deeper Chinese commitment for Nigeria’s Presidential Power Initiative, pushing for faster delivery and broader Chinese participation across generation, transmission and financing. Industrial Energy Pressure: MAN urges NERC to enable eligible industrial clusters for direct bulk power PPAs and offers solar/battery matching grants to cut manufacturers’ energy burden. CBN Reform Credibility: The CBN wins the Nigerian Economic Society’s Distinguished Organisation Award for FX market reforms, clearing FX obligations and Payment System Vision 2028. Fuel Retail Modernisation: NNPC plans 50–70 smart self-service fuel stations in six months, turning sites into multi-energy hubs with EV charging and automated services. Petrol Price Watch: PMS landing cost rises to ₦1,311.36/litre above Dangote’s gantry price, raising fears of another pump increase as crude stays above $105. Education Connectivity: FG launches zero-rated access for students—100MB free daily from Oct 1—and signals regulated internet access for under-16s. Financial Crime Controls: NFIU moves from dialogue to design on a Joint Financial Intelligence Collaboration framework with banks, fintechs and insurers. Health Delivery: eHealth Africa reports 23 million children vaccinated against polio and other diseases in six months. BRICS Logistics Push: BRICS leaders’ summit in India is set to fine-tune an incubator network, startup fund and logistics supply-chain cooperation framework. Automotive Recycling Rule: NESREA accredits REDIN as a Producer Responsibility Organisation for automotive end-of-life vehicles, advancing extended producer responsibility.