Nigeria–China Trade & Exports: Nigeria is being urged to quickly fix production and export capacity as China’s zero-tariff regime opens a fresh $18bn trade window, with officials also pushing swift rollout of the Nigeria–China aquatic products protocol for more foreign exchange. Osun Election Watch: President Tinubu has charged INEC and security agencies to deliver a peaceful, transparent governorship poll, while EU observers and civil society groups press for credibility and action against vote-buying. Court Battle Over 2027 Eligibility: Atiku Abubakar and the ADC have filed in Nigeria’s courts seeking Tinubu’s disqualification over an alleged forged NYSC discharge certificate, with the dispute now also spilling into a petition to the EU Commission. Zambia Vote Counting Resumes: Zambia’s electoral commission restarted presidential and parliamentary ballot counting after a suspension over violence and stolen ballot papers, with results expected soon. DRC Ebola Escalation: Ebola has spread to a sixth province in eastern DR Congo, raising fears it could reach Kinshasa as authorities say isolation and lab response are ready. Anti-Corruption Push: Nigeria’s labour movement and trade union leaders call kleptocracy and illicit financial flows “acts of war,” demanding whistleblower protection, stronger anti-graft institutions, and specialised anti-corruption courts. Legal/Justice Developments: Nigeria’s constitutional court halted offshore oil and gas exploration along South Africa’s Wild Coast, citing unlawful permitting and the need for public participation.