Private Capital Push in Nigeria: Experts say Nigeria needs $1.74tn in cumulative investment to hit a $1tn economy by 2030, with 81% ($1.41tn) expected from the private sector as government shifts to market-enabling policies and de-risking. MSME Financing Boost in India: Kerala Financial Corporation got approval to lend up to Rs 100 crore for MSME industrial expansion, replacing a Rs 50 crore cap and supporting growth through 2028. Semiconductor/AI Investment Drive in South Korea: President Lee Jae-myung will review progress on large-scale semiconductor and AI data-center “megaprojects,” including securing electricity and water for builds. Pension Tech Upgrade in Korea: Korea Investment & Securities launched real-time total pension asset valuation, showing ETF/REIT balance changes instantly in mobile accounts. AI Value Gap Warning: PwC says many firms are stuck in AI pilots that don’t translate into measurable enterprise value, widening the gap between leaders and experimenters. US Critical Minerals Push: Trump announced $3bn for critical minerals and battery projects, including loans via the Defence Department’s Office of Strategic Capital and Export-Import Bank support. Digital Industrial Park in Nigeria: NCC granted Enugu a 15-year lease for a digital industrial park to back AI, startups, skills and tech-enabled enterprises. Construction AI Caution in Singapore: A survey finds 31% of construction firms see AI implementation costs as a barrier, warning that delaying investment could hurt competitiveness. Activist Investing Exit: The Edge Group completed its exit from Dine Brands after activism aimed at unlocking shareholder value, reporting 40%-60% returns for many investors. Retail Data Partnership in South Korea: Home&Shopping and Shinhan Card plan to use retail and financial consumption data to revitalize traditional markets and expand sales channels for small businesses.