Power Infrastructure & Safety: Nigeria’s TCN says a suspected vandal was crushed to death after a 330kV Ughelli–Benin transmission tower collapsed in Delta, with another nearby tower also seriously vandalised—an incident that underlines how attacks on grid assets threaten supply and lives. Electricity Market & Metering: NERC reports Nigeria’s metering rate rose to 59.69% in April 2026 as metered customers increased by 111,654, though the overall unmetered pool only fell slightly to 5.02 million—showing progress but persistent gaps. Regional Trade & Transport Policy: A World Bank/WTO scorecard ranks Kenya’s road freight “openness” third in the EAC, behind Rwanda and Burundi, highlighting how regulatory barriers like transit restrictions can limit market access. Cross-Border Mobility: Chad announced it will scrap entry visas for all Africans from January 1, 2027, aiming to boost integration, tourism, and trade. Tax Modernisation: WATAF convened nearly 400 participants across 16 countries to push digital VAT reforms and strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation in West Africa. Roads & Economic Impact: Coverage of worsening road conditions—especially routes linking Benin City and the Niger Delta—keeps spotlight on how infrastructure delays and poor delivery hit commerce and daily livelihoods. Student Finance & NYSC Mobilisation: NANS floated a ₦200 annual dues model that could become a requirement for NYSC camp mobilisation, with plans to collect dues directly from students to reduce reliance on student unions.