Transport Overhaul: FG unveiled a Smart National Transport Data Bank, six standardised bus terminals, and expanded rail plans including light rail for Kano and Lagos plus a proposed 360km/h Lagos–Maiduguri high-speed line, with several corridors already operational and others nearing completion. Aviation & FX Retention: Binani Air will partner to build an Abuja MRO facility aimed at retaining about $218m in annual foreign exchange by reducing airlines’ dependence on overseas maintenance. Economy Watch: NBS data shows Nigeria’s GDP grew 4.43% in Q2 2026, with gains across agriculture, manufacturing, oil & gas and services, while EFCC reported 10,872 convictions and N1.23trn recoveries in 34 months. Jobs & Skills Export: FG launched the “Hire From Nigeria” campaign to connect Nigerian talent to global employers and target one million export-linked jobs. Fuel & Refining Tensions: Petrol hit up to N1,350/litre in Abuja as Dangote refinery raised gantry prices; court barred NMDPRA from shutting down Dangote operations, while Dangote is considering restricting PMS sales to marketers importing petrol. Security & Food: DHQ said troops eliminated 324 terrorists and rescued 610 kidnap victims in August; Atiku warned Benue insecurity is driving food inflation. Agribusiness Support: L-PRES kicked off livestock mentorship and loans for South-East farmers, and UN said women drive most food farming but face funding and land constraints. Maritime Pipeline: NPA expects 26 vessels at Lagos ports as shipping activity rises.