Rice Outlook: A new International Rice Baseline Projections 2025–2035 report says global rice production should keep rising through 2035, but demand will still outpace supply from 2026–2035, with deficits covered by stock releases. Research Commercialisation: Nigeria’s FUE Pankshin ran a workshop for lecturers on research commercialisation plus Google Scholar, ORCID and online teaching tools, pushing academics toward public visibility and impact. Public Health (Malaria): A review of 25 trials finds insecticide-treated bed nets still protect people and prevent malaria infections across Africa and Asia, even as mosquito resistance grows. Biosafety in Benin Labs: A Benin study on biomedical and veterinary laboratories reports weak biosafety and biosecurity compliance, with most labs rated high or very high risk—calling for stronger policies and staff training. Conservation (Vultures): Research from Chad links belief-driven vulture poaching in Nigeria and Benin to declining hooded vultures in central Africa, showing cross-border pressure on endangered birds. Digital TV (Region Tech): Nigeria’s FreeTV launch plans aim to expand free digital broadcasting nationwide with 100+ channels via satellite, terrestrial networks and a mobile app.