Fuel & Trade Flows: Nigerian fuel marketers are increasingly importing Dangote Petroleum Refinery products via Lomé’s offshore ship-to-ship hub, with S&P Global saying 70–80% of Nigeria’s sea-borne imports between March and May 2026 traced back to Dangote before being re-shipped into Nigeria—highlighting Lomé’s role as a regional transhipment and pricing hub. Wealth Watch: Aliko Dangote pushed back on Forbes’ $38bn estimate, arguing his refinery alone is worth over $40bn, while trackers like Bloomberg value his fortune lower—fueling debate over how private assets are priced. Women in Cross-Border Trade: ECOWAS launched a Lomé regional fortnight to support women small-scale traders, reviewing progress on key corridors and calling for borders to become drivers of inclusive regional integration. Digital Sovereignty & Banking: ISOC-Togo held its national forum on governing AI and digital sovereignty, while Togo reported digital banking usage reaching 32.2% by end-March 2026 as financial inclusion and payment modernization continue. Aviation Integration: African ministers adopted the Lomé Declaration to speed up affordable, connected air travel across Africa, alongside Togo-AFCAC moves to strengthen Lomé’s aviation hub ambitions.