EU Election Monitoring: The EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS says it accepted INEC’s invitation for the 2027 polls and will deploy an Electoral Expert Mission of two to four independent experts, rejecting claims it turned down the invitation. Religious Politics & 2027: Niger CAN urges Christians in the state to end political apathy, get PVCs and vote actively, while another Christian group warns that APC support in 2027 could amount to “Islamisation,” amid renewed debate over Muslim-Muslim ticket claims. Super Falcons World Cup Route: Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie insists Nigeria can still qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup after a WAFCON exit, with a playoff against South Africa now the key path. Sports & Youth: Efunkoya U-15 Table Tennis Championships begin with a two-day clinic before the main tournament, as Nigeria’s youth sports pipeline gets another boost. Markets: NGX crosses a historic N160trn mark as Airtel Africa’s gains lift sentiment. Economy & Trade Finance: PAC Research flags financial architecture and digital innovation as key to closing Africa’s $100bn trade finance gap. Energy & Infrastructure: Chevron calls for collaboration to secure Nigeria’s energy future, while Umahi says the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is on course. Security & Justice: DSS arraigns a suspected hacker over alleged N800m SunTrust Bank fraud, and the Supreme Court continues high-profile asset forfeiture cases.