Digital Economy Push: CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso launched Payments System Vision 2028, urging banks and fintechs to cut fraud losses to under 0.001% of transactions and deepen financial inclusion by 2028. Capital Markets Reform: Nigeria’s Exchange officially went live on the T+1 settlement cycle, completing trades in one business day and positioning the market for faster, safer investment. Security Update: Troops under Operation HADIN KAI arrested a suspected ISWAP informant in Yobe during a stop-and-search operation, with interrogation ongoing. Ebola Preparedness: NCDC DG warned Nigeria is only about 59% ready for a possible Ebola outbreak, urging stronger surveillance and emergency response readiness. Politics & Parties: A Kano lawmaker defected from NDC back to APC after losing a return ticket, reshaping local political calculations ahead of 2027. Regional Diplomacy: Tinubu met Benin’s new president, Romuald Wadagni, in Lagos for bilateral talks. Maritime Security: Tinubu commissioned three naval vessels and flagged off a Combined Maritime Task Force to curb piracy and crude oil theft in the Gulf of Guinea. Fintech Consolidation: Brass announced it will end independent operations and migrate customers to Paystack MFB by July 31, 2026. Sports: Super Eagles camp opened in Poland for friendlies against Poland and Portugal, with Osimhen and Lookman absent.