Inflation Watch: Nigeria’s headline inflation eased to 15.91% in June 2026 (from 15.93% in May), but food inflation climbed to 17.52% as staples like tomatoes, pepper, yam flour and garri stayed under pressure. Food Security & Agribusiness: Bank of Agriculture warns Nigeria loses about ₦3.5trn yearly to post-harvest losses, citing energy poverty and weak cold-chain access; it’s pushing clean energy financing for farms. Energy & Industry: S&P says Dangote Refinery is “capping” fuel price shocks, keeping Nigerian petrol prices steadier despite global cost spikes. Renewables: Solar & Storage Live Nigeria 2026 highlights falling solar and battery costs, shifting the market toward storage as solar becomes more competitive. Agriculture Investment: VP Shettima launched a $500m Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund to boost aquaculture, palm oil, cassava, cocoa, rice, horticulture, marine resources and livestock. Skills & Jobs: Ogun and GIZ convened stakeholders to sustain skills, jobs and MSME enterprise initiatives. Policy & Oversight: Reps demand details of ₦34tn customs import duty waivers and question revenue reporting. Digital Civil Registration: NPC says birth registration is 57% while death registration is below 20%, as VitalReg rolls out nationwide. Climate & Environment: Borno’s Zulum calls for strict deforestation enforcement and scholarships for forestry training. Creative Economy: FTAN seeks review and re-enactment of NIHOTOUR and NTDA acts to reduce tourism regulatory disputes; Nollywood stakeholders stress professionalism for global growth.