Refining & Capital Markets: Dangote Refinery raised $2.5bn via an oversubscribed private placement ahead of an IPO expected as early as August, with demand reportedly around $4bn and plans to list on the Nigerian Exchange. Power Supply: AEDC warned of a two-day Abuja power outage affecting key federal sites, linked to relocation of towers at Apo Transmission Station. Oil & Gas Regulation: NUPRC urged new PPL holders to fast-track development and meet host-community obligations under the Petroleum Industry Act, warning against dormant licences. Fuel Logistics: Fresh petrol, diesel, LPG and aviation fuel shipments landed in Lagos, Warri and Port Harcourt as importers face higher freight costs and Dangote-related disruptions push prices up. Energy for Industry: Emir Sanusi said Nigeria’s unreliable power remains the biggest barrier to industrialisation. Insurance & Finance: CIIN inaugurated its 53rd president, while NAICOM reiterated the July 31 recapitalisation deadline as mandatory; GTBank also won Euromoney’s Nigeria Best Digital Bank award. Digital Standards & Procurement: FG unveiled a digital standards platform to verify certified Nigerian-made products before public procurement. Maritime Finance: Stakeholders unveiled a framework to de-risk the $700m Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund after concerns over earlier lending failures. AI Skills Push: FUTA conference urged African universities to become AI creators, not just consumers.