Education Under Threat: The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) says insecurity is increasingly targeting schools, warning that banditry, kidnapping and attacks are damaging Nigeria’s education future. Kidnapping and Violence: Police in Ondo say four suspects were arrested after they abducted a woman in Owo and she was later rescued; in Abuja’s Kubwa, gunmen abducted one resident and shot another who later died. Security Debate: Rabiu Kwankwaso renewed calls for an overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture, saying the country is “bleeding profusely” despite huge spending, while other voices push for state police and better coordination. Tax Policy Shift: Nigeria’s new Economic Development Tax Incentive now ties extra years of relief to 100% profit reinvestment, pushing firms to expand rather than distribute dividends. Energy and Economy: Petrol import spending plunged to N87.4bn in Q1 2026 (down 96%), as domestic refining gains momentum. Capital Markets Reform: Nigeria’s securities market begins a shorter settlement cycle (T+1), with brokers urged to adapt quickly. Lagos Environment Crackdown: LAWMA condemns attacks on its enforcement officers and vows continued action against illegal waste dumping. International Business: Ethiopia grants United Capital its first foreign investment banking licence, marking a step for Ethiopia’s capital market.