Road Safety & Policing: Commuters on South-East routes complain of police extortion at checkpoints and rising robbery, with some alleging theft by people posing as transport staff. Education Finance: Nigeria’s education ministry says the Tinubu administration invested over ₦1tn in tertiary education in two years, including ₦250bn for new hostels and ₦150bn for rehabilitation, insisting no qualified student should be blocked by poverty. Renewables Skills: Kartel Energy trained 1,000+ solar operators and technicians across Benin City, Kaduna, Kano, Abuja, Ibadan and Asaba, aiming to close the skills gap in Nigeria’s solar market. Regional Trade Rules: ECOWAS Parliament backs sanctions for states that fail to implement regional trade protocols, arguing this is key to unlocking MSME growth and deeper integration. Drug Enforcement: Edo NDLEA, with the Nigerian Army, seized 1.3 tonnes of cannabis and arrested two suspects in a raid on a cannabis warehouse in Illushi. Justice Process: Edo will require video-recorded confessions for fresh kidnapping and cultism cases before prosecution at its Special Criminal Court. Digital & Mobility Policy: The U.S. will stop routine visa processing at 25 African posts from Aug 1, redirecting applicants to regional hubs, including Cotonou and Abuja. Benin Business Link: Nigeria, Benin and Cameroon customs agreed on next steps to modernise border management after a Beitbridge benchmarking mission, with priority focus on Sèmè-Kraké and Mfum-Ekok corridors.