Liberia–Nigeria Trade Push: Liberia and Nigeria renewed commitments to deepen bilateral trade and investment at the Liberia–Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum in Lagos, with AfCFTA and private-sector collaboration front and center for industrialisation and jobs. Petroleum Sector Reform: House and Senate reconciled competing versions of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) Bill via a Joint Conference Committee, moving toward harmonised legislation to modernize petroleum governance. Agro-Industrial Zones: Liberia’s Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) showcased agro-industrial investment opportunities at the same forum, highlighting the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) project for value addition and export competitiveness. Energy Skills Pipeline: Energy Transition Africa selected a founding class of Pan-African fellows, including a Liberian cohort, to build capacity for tackling Africa’s energy crisis. Environment Lab Upgrade: President Boakai commissioned an EPA Elemental Analyzer (IAEA support) to strengthen local testing for soil, forests, wetlands and farm productivity. Care Economy Spotlight: UN Women urged urgent care economy reforms after a report estimated women’s unpaid care work at US$530m annually. Local Governance & Representation: ALJA warned Liberia’s proposed House expansion must follow constitutional rules, credible population data, and public consultation. Street-Level Economy Pressure: A report highlights a cash squeeze in Monrovia despite macro growth claims, pointing to tight money and high lending costs hitting traders. Maritime & Logistics Dispute: GLS Group issued a statement rejecting public claims tied to a Roberts International Airport cargo interception, clarifying its role as a freight forwarder/customs broker.