Power Sector Reset: Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe denied any immediate plan to end electricity subsidy or hike tariffs, saying reforms will focus on metering, grid stability and a technical audit of transmission corridors. Electricity Tariffs Debate: Government also reiterated that subsidy phase-out is targeted from 2027, not now, as it moves to clear legacy debts and stabilise the market. Gas for Clean Cooking: The Decade of Gas Initiative launched a nationwide grassroots LPG programme with Bayelsa as the pilot, targeting 5 million households by 2030. NNPC Financials: NNPC reported N535bn profit after tax for June, with statutory transfers rising and gas pipeline projects progressing toward first gas. Stock Market Mood: NGX market capitalisation gained about N58.9tn in seven months as MTN posted strong H1 revenue, though some sessions saw profit-taking. Illegal Mining Crackdown: EFCC secured five-year jail terms for two Chinese nationals over illegal export of solid minerals in Lagos. Agriculture Data Push: NADF and NBS partnered to strengthen agricultural data for evidence-based financing. Food Inflation Pressure: BudgIT reported the cost of a healthy diet rose 11.7% in Q1 2026, squeezing minimum-wage earners. Workforce Skills Shift: Jobberman highlighted a move toward skills-based hiring and AI-driven recruitment as the employability gap narrows. Entrepreneurship Call: A philanthropist urged youths to embrace entrepreneurship and skill acquisition across agriculture, manufacturing and digital services.