Tax Reform Push: Nigeria’s Gov. Uba Sani and the Joint Revenue Board say 18 states have adopted harmonised tax rules, aiming to cut overlapping levies and ease burdens on low-income earners and micro businesses. Cyber Risk for SMBs: Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating multiple breaches tied to sensitive data exposure, including HumanEdge (possible Social Security numbers), Gale Credit Union (ransomware claims), and YouLend (possible names, DOBs, SSNs, and card info). Disaster Aid Pressure: California wildfire survivors face earlier-than-planned loss of FEMA Disaster Case Management funding, threatening access to recovery help for displaced families and small businesses. Local Business Support: Omaha’s “Rally on the Route” block party backs small businesses hit by streetcar construction, while Fort Worth hosts a Mission-Ready summit to help small and veteran-owned firms navigate government contracting. Infrastructure & Power Concerns: Protests in Thane, India, target a proposed hyperscale data centre over expected water and power demands. Hurricane Relief: Verizon is waiving Kaua’i call/text/data charges through Sept. 14 and boosting backup connectivity for small business customers ahead of Hurricane Lowell.