Court Ruling on Assets: A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to ex-AGF Abubakar Malami over alleged money laundering, saying the key issue is how the funds were sourced, not who owns the houses. Elections Update: The Labour Party denied claims it missed the INEC 2027 nomination deadline, saying it uploaded presidential and vice-presidential candidates on July 10, while APGA said it hasn’t uploaded a presidential candidate because it endorsed Tinubu. Labour Protest: Plateau NLC plans a July 30 picket of the State Assembly over a bill seeking lifetime pensions for former lawmakers. Education & Security: NECO CBT exams are reported to be running smoothly as Kogi gunmen abduct four students, the principal and a NECO staffer during the exam; Plateau also flags rising out-of-school children amid insecurity. Digital & Governance: Nigeria’s NPC says birth registration is only about 57% and death registration below 20%, launching an e-registration system; NBC set December 2028 for full analogue TV switch-off with FreeTV rollout. Business & Policy: NACCIMA launched INFRACON 2026 to tackle Nigeria’s $2.3tn infrastructure gap via PPPs and financing reforms. International Ties: Nigeria and the US discussed deeper cooperation in the digital economy, including AI, data centres and submarine cables.