Energy & Industry: Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says Nigeria is vital for Europe’s energy security, citing Nigeria covering about 25% of Europe’s jet fuel imports in June and promising deeper ties in renewables, gas, and even tech/digitalisation. Security Tech in the Sahel: A UN briefing warns Nigeria’s insurgents are shifting into a new tech phase—commercial drones, encrypted comms, and cryptocurrency—made easier by weak border management around the Lake Chad Basin. Fact-check: Nigeria’s military claim that it killed an ISWAP “media operator” is under scrutiny, with reporting saying the video used to support the claim was made about seven years ago. Climate & Food Risk: NOAA flags a very strong El Niño ahead, and UN agencies launch an anticipatory plan to protect millions from hunger before peak impacts hit. Water & Engineering: Lake Chad is showing signs of recovery after decades of shrinkage, while older mega-plans like Transaqua resurface as possible (and controversial) fixes. Health Tech & Self-Reliance: Uganda hosts Mali-led military scholars touring a pharma plant to study how African countries can build domestic medicine and vaccine manufacturing. Power for Off-Grid Homes: MOPO’s $75m Nigeria expansion targets battery rental pilots with the Rural Electrification Agency, aiming to scale access via solar-powered charging. Diplomacy & Innovation: Moldova and Chad establish diplomatic relations, explicitly opening doors for cooperation in science and innovation.