ECOWAS Single Currency: ECOWAS leaders reaffirmed plans to roll out the ECO single currency in phases, starting with countries meeting criteria like inflation and debt stability, while key issues remain on the central bank and decision rules. Oriire Terror Case: A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced three men linked to the Oriire school abduction in Oyo State to life imprisonment after guilty pleas to terrorism-related charges, with DSS signalling it may appeal. Niger Politics & Security: Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago warned critics of Nigeria’s federal government, while also urging the Fulani community to cooperate with security agencies and promising firm action against inflammatory preaching. Niger Biometric Passports: Niger’s Prime Minister received AES biometric passports, with fingerprinting aimed at reducing fraud and standardising travel documents. AFCON 2032 Bid: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger submitted a joint bid to host AFCON 2032 despite ongoing insecurity across the Sahel. Trade Pressure at Ghana Border: Niger-linked onion traders in Ghana’s Kotoku Market say seized trucks are still stuck, warning of losses and a potential trade crisis. Sports: Niger Tornadoes signed Bashir Musa from El-Kanemi Warriors as they rebuild ahead of the new season.