Sovereign Credit Boost: Moody’s upgraded Nigeria’s outlook to “positive” on stronger external buffers, rising FX reserves and better macro stability. Health Sovereignty: Ex-NCDC boss Dr Ifedayo Adetifa says diagnostic tools and disease surveillance definitions are central to Nigeria’s health independence. Digital Commerce Costs: WhatsApp will start charging businesses for certain customer messages from Oct 1, 2026—impacting banks, fintech, logistics and retailers using the Business Platform at scale. Power & Industry Pressure: Dangote Refinery raised petrol gantry price by N65/litre (and coastal PMS too), warning rising imports could disrupt local demand planning. Electricity Governance: NERC reports Togo, Benin and Niger owe Nigeria about $11.16m for 2025 power supply, while Nigeria’s domestic payments were higher. Food Security Accountability: VP Shettima pushed for stronger accountability in food security interventions as harvest season nears. Agriculture & Livestock Research: A Nigerian study found tiger nut diets can improve rabbit reproduction in a year-long breeding trial. Maritime Trade Safety: NCS signed MoUs with Fire Service and Unilever to strengthen security, fire safety and emergency response around trade. Security & Justice: US authorities extradited two Nigerians over alleged sextortion of minors, including a case linked to a teen death.