Industrial Policy & Manufacturing: Minister of State for Industry John Enoh hailed Aliko Dangote as Nigeria’s industrial champion, citing the Nigeria Industrial Policy push to lift manufacturing’s GDP share to 20% by 2030 and 25% by 2035, while touring the Dangote refinery, petrochemicals and fertiliser complex. Energy & Regional Trade: NMDPRA renewed calls for a West Africa petroleum pricing and trading hub, arguing Africa must stop relying on foreign benchmarks; meanwhile, the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline got ECOWAS endorsement, with the African Energy Chamber calling it a game-changer for industrial power and integration. Ports & Logistics: NPA expects double-digit cargo growth and revenue after BUA’s $85m Port Harcourt terminal expansion. Housing & Construction: Housing Minister Muttaqha Darma said the sector contributed over ₦77tn to Nigeria’s economy in 2025, pushing for stronger regulation and better housing data. Consumer Protection & Power: FCCPC stopped plans to make Nigerians pay for obsolete prepaid meter replacements, warning against estimated billing during technical upgrades. Agri-Food Security: Taraba’s fertiliser programme faces uncertainty as 8,000 bags reportedly went missing after delivery under the Fertiliser Input Support Programme. Labour & Health Sector: NARD threatened a nationwide strike from Aug. 10 over unresolved resident doctors’ welfare demands. Security & Campuses: NANS demanded urgent rescue of abducted Ogun poly students, citing worsening insecurity around tertiary institutions. Telecoms & Finance: MTN Nigeria reported strong H1 results, with profit up 70.6% and subscriber growth, while Nigeria’s digital finance trust debate continues amid rising consumer complaints. Maritime Security: Saudi Arabia moved to form a multinational Red Sea defence coalition, with Nigeria listed among supporting countries.