Maritime Security & Blue Economy: Nigeria is pushing to use the EU’s €59m West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) to tackle illegal fishing in the Gulf of Guinea, citing major losses from weak rules and enforcement. Navy Modernisation: Nigeria’s Defence Minister Christopher Musa reaffirmed support for a more technology-driven Nigerian Navy, pointing to surveillance, unmanned systems, cyber defence and data-led operations as key to future maritime safety. Justice for Maritime Crimes: Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff Abbas called for a special court to speed up prosecution of maritime offences, especially crude oil theft, to reduce delays and costs tied to seized vessels. Coastal Climate Stress: Nigeria’s Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway faces sustainability questions as rising seas erode the Gulf of Guinea coastline, raising the stakes for resilient infrastructure. Ebola Response & Travel Rules: The UAE imposed travel bans on DRC, Uganda and South Sudan to limit Ebola spread, while health agencies reported the outbreak risk is being reassessed with updated case figures. Ebola Tech & Vaccines: Scientists say new Ebola vaccines could blunt future outbreaks, and response teams are using advanced tools and connectivity to reach hard-to-access areas. Port Project Push (Akwa Ibom): Governor Umo Eno urged clear timelines after a Paris feasibility review for the Ibom Deep Sea Port, aiming to move from planning to execution. Weather Watch: WMO forecasts a strong El Niño this summer, likely reshaping rainfall patterns across regions. Governance & Courts: Afrobarometer data places Nigeria among the worst in Africa on access to justice and public trust in courts.