Digital Connectivity Push: Nigeria’s telecom regulators and ATU delegates met in Abuja to tackle why nearly one billion Africans are still offline, pointing to affordability, devices, digital skills, trust and locally relevant services as key gaps. Agro-Industrial Investment: Vice-President Kashim Shettima led a delegation to Benin to learn from its Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone model, including textile park value chains, to strengthen Nigeria’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones. Power Disruption Notice: Nigeria’s TCN scheduled a two-hour outage for parts of Abuja’s FCT on the Jiwa Feeder to carry out substation repairs. AI & Cloud Reality Check: A Business Day explainer demystified “where your data lives,” stressing that cloud is a business model built on physical data centres and servers—raising governance and security stakes. Women Leadership Program: Women Empowered Global launched a 24-week virtual Leadership Lab for women leaders across sectors, blending masterclasses, mentorship and practical tools. Sports Betting Sponsorship: Meridianbet secured official betting sponsorship rights for UFC Fight Night Belgrade, boosting brand visibility across event assets and UFC digital channels. Ebola Alert: WHO warned the DRC Ebola outbreak could be among the worst on record, citing weak surveillance and the Bundibugyo strain. Oil Shock Watch: Red Sea attacks tied to the Iran-Houthi conflict pushed Brent above $100, raising shipping and energy-cost concerns.