What’s shaping Nigeria, Africa, and the world today — in brief.

President Tinubu has formally inaugurated new commissioners to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission and the National Population Commission — key bodies overseeing revenue sharing and population data.

The Federal Government has approved sweeping changes to the National Youth Service Corps — the scheme’s first major overhaul since it was created in 1973.

Tension is building between INEC and political parties over access codes for the candidate nomination portal  a process directly affecting 2027 election preparations.

Atiku Abubakar has alleged a coordinated effort to keep the African Democratic Congress off the ballot in 2027  a claim that, if true, would raise serious questions about electoral fairness.

A court has directed INEC to register the African Democratic Alliance and release its access code, adding another party to the 2027 ballot conversation.

The Federal Government is reviewing drug laws to remove the option of fines for convicted traffickers, signalling a tougher anti-narcotics stance.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has warned fuel marketers it may impose sanctions if pump prices remain unjustifiably high.

Nigeria’s forex market recorded a 22% jump in turnover this month — a signal worth watching for businesses and investors tracking currency liquidity.

South African President Ramaphosa has issued a warning to protest organizers as a politically significant deadline falls today, June 30.

Continuous rainfall since Sunday has flooded parts of Accra, stranding commuters. Ghana’s government is urging residents to stay indoors as the rains continue.