Fuel & retail shake-ups: Dangote Refinery has started free Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) delivery to Abuja and five states (Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Kaduna, Delta) for buyers of at least 250,000 litres, while keeping its ex-depot price at ₦1,075/litre; in South Africa, Adnoc Distribution agreed to buy Shell’s downstream business for about $1bn, adding 580 sites and expanding its fuel network by 55% to roughly 1,600 stations. Food safety & consumer protection: Nigeria’s Senate passed a bill for tougher penalties against counterfeit medicines and fake drugs, including up to 15 years in jail and asset forfeiture; separate coverage also flags counterfeit solar gear risks in Nigeria, urging buyers to use authorised dealers. Health access: Nigeria’s FG began rolling out integrated rehabilitation services at Primary Health Care centres nationwide. Policy & competition: Nigeria’s FCCPC probe into big tech and AI over alleged anti-competitive practices and misuse of Nigerian media content gained support from the Liberty Symposium convener. Business & trade: Wisconsin and WEDC will lead a trade mission to Ghana and South Africa; Chinese firms showcased building innovations at Kenya’s Buildexpo. Livestock disease controls: Cebu (Philippines) imposed a 45-day ban on hog and pork imports from ASF-affected areas, underscoring how outbreaks can quickly disrupt meat supply chains.