Food Policy & Nutrition: Nigeria’s headline inflation eased to 15.91% in June (from 15.93% in May), but food inflation rose month-on-month to 3.75%, with staples like tomatoes, pepper, crayfish, yams and garri cited as drivers—keeping pressure on household food budgets. Agriculture & Food Security: BUA Foods’ chairman says hunger can be tackled through higher investment in agriculture as the company reported Profit After Tax of ₦518.4bn for 2025 and outlined expansion to boost Nigeria’s food production capacity. Trade & Supply Chains: Ghana’s informal cross-border trade hit GH¢31bn in the first three quarters of 2025, surpassing formal trade and underscoring how informal routes keep markets stocked. Environment & Land Use: Ghana’s cabinet moved to revoke Achimota Forest’s altered status, restoring it as a forest reserve and citing enforcement actions against illegal mining. Market Watch: A global low-fat cheese market report points to steady growth on health-led demand, while broader “functional” drink trends highlight mushroom and herbal coffee alternatives.