Security & Investment Climate: Tinubu’s push against kidnapping and insurgency gets a boost with new Nigerian Army divisions planned for Benin City, Ilorin, Jalingo and Makurdi, plus 28,000 more recruits—an approach analysts say could improve security coverage and help restore investor confidence. Child Nutrition in Benin: A new report links widespread stunting in Benin to malnutrition and misinformation, warning that the first 1,000 days are critical and damage can be largely irreversible. Oil & Gas Licensing: NUPRC tells 31 provisional winners from the 2025 licensing round to complete post-award obligations—especially signature bonuses—within strict deadlines or risk losing blocks. Education Finance: Tinubu directs EFCC-recovered liquid funds, plus unclaimed dividends and dormant accounts, into Nigeria’s NELFUND to expand tertiary student support. Business & Capital Markets: Guinness Nigeria posts 53% H1 profit growth to N25.3bn, while Miskay Boutique redeems ₦824.2m commercial paper at maturity. Logistics Innovation (Benin City): PICKAH builds a digital platform to streamline last-mile deliveries by connecting customers, businesses and dispatch riders. Road & Transport Pressure (Edo): Protests erupt over the Benin-Agbor Bypass’s muddy, unusable sections, adding to pressure on the wider corridor. Sports & Regional Trade: Edo Queens FC departs Benin City for Burkina Faso for the CAF/WAFU-B preliminary tournament, highlighting cross-border competition ties.