SME Credit Boost (Nigeria): Tinubu says the National Credit Guarantee Company unlocked ₦46.95bn in loans in its first year, reaching 67,512 borrowers across 25 states—an early test of whether guarantees can pull more private lending into small-business growth. Tax & Compliance Pressure (Fiji): Lawmakers questioned $184.6m in tax penalties waived or written off by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service, arguing the process needs clearer transparency and consistency so compliance doesn’t feel optional. AI for Small Firms (Puerto Rico): Retailers group says most SMEs are using AI in a basic way—simple questions and research—while “agentic” automation is still mostly on the horizon. Data Center Backlash (New Hampshire): A proposed moratorium is framed as a power-and-cost issue for families and small businesses, not just “innovation.” Local Business Spotlight (US): A Jersey City mompreneur won a $250k partnership with the New Jersey Devils’ Enrich program, backing small, diverse makers with marketing and mentorship. Responsible Build for Data (US): Green Data Centers and New Mexico building trades unions push a “how” standard for data center development, centering local skilled labor and verification. Tech & Execution (Trading): MEXC launched MEXC CLI so users’ AI agents can move from trading intent to execution with confirmation controls. Energy & Industry Orders (SME-adjacent): StreamGo named a new CEO and unveiled a nanobubble PFAS capture/destroy system, aiming for smaller footprint and lower energy use.