Energy Prices & Household Impact: NBS reports kerosene jumped to N2,976.94/litre in April (up 22.49% from March) and diesel rose to N2,474.69/litre (up 43.67% y/y), pushing more households toward costlier coping options like firewood and charcoal. Gas-to-Industry Push: Tinubu commissioned a high-capacity CNG booster station in Jahi, Abuja, aimed at expanding cleaner fuel access for vehicles and trucks and boosting Nigeria’s gas value chain. Oil Market Watch: Crude prices dipped as Middle East tensions linger, keeping pressure on expectations for Nigeria’s fuel prices. Security & Rural Livelihoods: A USCIRF report claims 30,000 Fulani militants are driving worsening religious violence, while MACBAN rejects the figure as ethnic profiling; the dispute matters for farming communities already under siege. Policy, Industry & Growth: Economists urge Nigeria to use regional endowments and value chains to lift GDP, as NBS puts Q1 2026 growth at 3.89%. Tech & Telecom Finance: MTN plans to restart Xtratime after FCCPC paused enforcement of non-traditional lending rules, following Airtel and Glo’s return. Agribusiness: FG unveils a 10-year coffee revival plan to rebuild Nigeria’s coffee industry through processing, branding and value addition. Diplomacy for Trade: Nigeria and Israel signal deeper cooperation across agriculture, healthcare, tech and security coordination.