Lake Chad Biodiversity: A new study links Lake Chad’s shrinking crisis to a surprising win for wildlife, finding remaining waterways sheltering nearly 2.5 million waterbirds—an urgent policy wake-up for Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Nigeria. Education & Skills: UNESCO-linked reporting highlights stark education gaps, while Niger’s Gov. Umaru Bago inaugurates renovated classrooms and an ICT centre for a girls’ science school in Paikoro, pushing better learning access. Water Safety in Niger: Experts warn groundwater quality in Niger State is under pressure from pollution, climate stress, and poor waste practices, calling for faster protection of water sources. Tech for Learning: Airtel Africa and UNICEF plan to connect 5,000 schools with free internet by 2027, aiming to narrow the digital education divide. Health Workforce Policy: Nigeria’s pharmacists’ college urges full rollout of the consultant pharmacist cadre—praising Niger among states already moving, but warning many institutions still lag. Circular Electronics: Researchers develop compostable printed circuit boards using fungal mycelium, targeting low-frequency prototypes like sensors and toys. Security & Data Use: Police report technology-driven rescue of abducted victims in Niger and beyond, showing how intelligence and coordination are shaping operations.