Fuel Pricing & FX Pressure: Dangote’s move to dollar-denominated sales is already feeding into Nigeria’s downstream costs, with depot loading prices for petrol rising by as much as N113/litre and diesel by up to N150/litre across Lagos, Port Harcourt and Warri—marketers warn pump prices may follow. Oil & Gas Local Content: Shell says it awarded $518m contracts to indigenous firms in 2025, engaging 123 local companies across its value chain, and points to a new $3bn contract finance facility for contractors. Gas & Industrial Projects: UTM Offshore’s delayed Nigeria FLNG project got a boost from a 15-year gas feedstock deal for 200m cfd, giving clearer visibility toward a final investment decision in Q4 2026. Livestock Modernisation: Nigeria plans to modernise ranching with AFD support to cut the estimated $13.7bn annual cost of farmer-herder conflicts and improve productivity. Power Regulation: NERC urges federal and state regulators to harmonise rules, warning that bickering could derail electricity reforms. Media & Broadcasting: NBC scraps the annual digital TV access fee under the DSO plan and sets a December 2028 deadline for final analogue switch-off. Cancer Care: FG expands cancer funding, research and local drug production via NICRAT and national cancer funds to improve access and reduce patient burden. Infrastructure & Roads: Ekiti approves N17.18bn for roads, electricity and digital governance, including major road reconstructions and upgrades for rural access routes. Digital Identity: NIMC claims enrolment in the national identity database has hit 136 million, pushing further digital access and service delivery. Governance & Oversight: Senate President Akpabio says the National Assembly will keep working with Tinubu without “manufacturing conflict,” stressing transparency and accountability. Cocoa Value Addition: Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon align to end raw cocoa exports, aiming to negotiate as a bloc for higher value processing.