FX & cost pressures in Nigeria: The naira slid to N1,368.22/$1 at the official market as FX demand stayed stubborn, while analysts warn that high weekly FX turnover ($4.4bn) can signal stress, not stability. Telecom rollout delays (Ghana): Ghana’s 5G spectrum auction was pushed back as the regulator tightened ownership and operational rules, reshaping timelines for operators and consumers. Power reliability & consumer impact (Nigeria): The Nigerian Navy disrupted illegal refining and fuel storage in Rivers state, recovering tens of thousands of litres of suspected AGO—another reminder of how fuel supply risks hit everyday life. Consumer safety & standards: NOCACO used a customer forum in Kaduna to warn that substandard electrical cables drive fires and shocks, urging buyers to stick to approved quality. Real estate consumer protection (Nigeria): REDAN says lack of developer regulation is fuelling fraud, multiple land sales and building collapses, calling for a licensing framework. Retail & consumer spending (South Africa): Western Cape shopping malls led retail earnings, with strong trading density despite high rental costs. Pilgrim services governance (Saudi): Saudi Arabia signalled tighter Hajj/Umrah operator rules to raise standards while reducing the number of agencies. Fuel relief (Nigeria): NNPC cut petrol prices at outlets in Lagos and Abuja, with other marketers watching for follow-through. Morocco household debt strain: Nearly 4 in 10 borrowers now spend over 40% of income on loan repayments, raising vulnerability to shocks. Energy trade shift: Morocco was reported as supplying seaborne gasoline to Russia during the current fuel crunch, highlighting Africa’s growing role in refined-fuel logistics.