Power & Grid Reliability: NISO says recent electricity allocation cuts to Lagos, Abuja and northern areas were driven by transmission line outages and network constraints—not generation shortages—while DisCos also face huge commercial losses, with unbilled electricity rising to N622.31bn in 2025 and cumulative unbilled value hitting N2.47tn (2020-2025). Cross-Border Energy Trade: Nigeria earned about N87.85bn from power exports to Niger, Togo and Benin in 2025, with remittance performance at 84.9%, underscoring regional demand despite domestic supply pressure. Roads & Concessions: Federal Works Minister David Umahi says the government is exploring legal options, including the “law of necessity,” to end or review the Benin-Asaba Road concession after prolonged deterioration and gridlock; meanwhile Delta’s Oborevwori hails NDDC’s reconstruction of a failed Benin-Sapele Expressway section. Local Business & Jobs: Seplat/NEPL JV will train 500 teachers in Edo under its STEP programme, while Edo’s First Lady office expands micro-business grants for women. Regional Trade & Infrastructure: Togo seeks a consultant to audit the Lomé-Cotonou road resettlement plan, and Niger is increasingly routing trade through Nigerian ports amid Benin border disruptions. Governance & Legal Tension: Edo’s NBA branch vows to challenge amendments to the state’s Financial Autonomy Laws, arguing they undermine judiciary and legislature independence. Women in Business: Africa.com’s 2026 list spotlights women CEOs across Africa, led by Mary Vilakazi of FirstRand.