Road Watch (Edo): Protesters took to the Benin-Agbor Bypass over muddy, congested conditions, urging urgent repairs as residents say travel can take hours. Road Works (Edo): Edo State also moved to rehabilitate the Okhun Road in Benin City after failed sections, with funds approved and procurement underway. Logistics Tech (Benin City): PICKAH Global Limited is building a digital platform to connect customers, businesses and dispatch riders for smoother last-mile deliveries. Agri-Research (Benin): The World Vegetable Centre held a demo day in Malanville to test new tomato and onion varieties, focusing on heat tolerance, disease resistance and yield. Health & Policy (Nigeria): Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council approved an amendment to decriminalise attempted suicide, shifting cases toward care and psychosocial support. Education Finance (Nigeria): President Tinubu directed legally cleared EFCC recoveries plus unclaimed dividends and dormant funds into NELFUND to expand tertiary education support. Digital Safety (Edo): Edo unveiled a Technology-Facilitated GBV policy framework to strengthen prevention, reporting and response to online abuse. Tech & Skills (Edo): Edo launched the Youth 2.0 Impact Forum, with grants planned for youth ventures and a push for technology-led solutions. Cancer Capacity (Nigeria): Government plans local assembly and servicing of radiotherapy and imaging equipment, aiming to cut import dependence through technology transfer.