Mining & Security: Two civil society groups urged Nigerians not to blame NSCDC Commandant-General Prof. Ahmed Audi personally over deaths of suspected illegal miners in Minna, Niger State, calling for transparent, evidence-based investigations. Aviation Fuel: Nigeria’s airlines received about 749.2m litres of aviation fuel from January–August 2026, with daily receipts averaging 3.1m litres but dipping to 1.6m in February, highlighting supply swings that can disrupt flight schedules. Housing & Construction Costs: JustOne Homes’ CEO said property prices are rising as inflation, construction material costs, exchange-rate pressure and infrastructure expenses squeeze buyers and renters. Creative Economy: The EU pledged fresh funding for Nigeria’s creative sector, backing artists and cultural events including the Lagos Contemporary Circus Festival. Oil & Gas Policy: Petroleum minister Heineken Lokpobiri defended Tinubu’s oil reforms, saying crude output rose over 80% to 1.824m bpd (with condensate), and warned that petrol subsidy is financially unsustainable. Industrial Infrastructure: Ajaokuta’s long-stalled steel complex was linked to a $8b-plus sunk-cost narrative as analysts question why the plant still hasn’t rolled commercial coils. Energy & Skills: MSS and KolaDaisi University graduated 60+ students from an Event Tech Academy, training LED, sound, video, lighting and rigging for industry needs. Agriculture: FG said wheat output jumped from 120,000 to 420,000 metric tonnes via NAGS-AP, using subsidised inputs and extension services. Navy Anti-Theft: Nigerian Navy and anti-petroleum-theft task forces uncovered a 40,000-litre illegal refinery in Rivers creeks and arrested suspects. Labour/Rule of Law: Enugu law officers began a seven-day warning strike over unpaid allowances and welfare; the NDC governorship candidate condemned the action’s root causes as neglect of public servants.