Biofuels Policy Fight: The U.S. EPA approved $1.76B in small-refinery renewable fuel exemptions for 2025, and says it may shift the waived blending obligations onto larger refiners later—raising fresh tension between farmers and big oil. Nigeria Transport Push: Nigeria unveiled expansion of its national rail network, aiming to cut road dependence and speed up key corridors like Kaduna–Zaria–Kano. India Growth Debate: India’s Q1 GDP growth hit 7.8% despite the Iran crisis and higher costs, but Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called the numbers a “greatly distorted picture,” citing weak consumer confidence and unemployment. G20 and Iran Pressure: U.S. Treasury launched “Operation Economic Outcast,” expanding Iran-related sanctions and targeting financial networks as G20 finance talks begin amid renewed U.S.-Iran fighting. AI Market Risk: Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that a debt-fueled AI boom could trigger a global market downturn if valuations unwind. Ghana Poultry Investment: Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy secretariat and partners signed a $270M poultry transformation deal to cut chicken imports and create 12,000 jobs. Local Economic Development: Bossier City advanced plans for a new economic district along the Red River, while Wyoming’s business council held a statewide listening tour focused on housing and workforce needs.