Education Digitisation Milestone: Nigeria’s NERD has crossed 400,000 digitised theses and dissertations, with over 115,000 credentials verified and assigned National Credential Numbers—an important step for faster credential checks and better academic record-keeping. AI in Learning: AskProf users say AI is helping students and professionals learn more interactively, with the platform positioned as a learning companion that supports understanding rather than replacing thinking. Digital Media Capacity: MTN, University of Johannesburg and TAEF launched the first cohort of the MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme, training 42 journalists from 10 countries including Benin to strengthen newsrooms for the AI-driven digital era. Local Governance & Waste Control: Edo residents back the state’s move to profile “iron condemn” scavengers, arguing registration can curb vandalism while protecting legitimate scrap collectors. Security & Training: The Nigerian Army urged officers to stay tactical and operational ahead of evolving threats during a combat proficiency competition. Drug Threat Watch: NDLEA warns of international drug cartels trying to set up methamphetamine labs in forested areas of Ogun and Oyo, with arrests reported in related operations. Power Sector Oversight: Nigeria’s House committee urged DisCos to clear outstanding debts to improve liquidity and keep the electricity market sustainable. Cross-Border Payments Trend: PAPSS says Nigerian churches are driving growing cross-border payments as worshippers remit tithes and offerings into Nigeria.