AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBRICS Diplomacy: Nigeria’s High Commissioner to India, Saidu Muhammad, urged the country to use the upcoming BRICS Summit to tap India’s tech and investment strengths in agri-tech, healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Maritime & Oil Sector: A Bayelsa vessel accident at Nembe Creek was blamed on a minor debris mishap by the barge owner, who denied any link to Nembe E&P operations. Sports: Nigeria’s tennis hopes got a boost as Seun Ogunsakin ended a 35-year Nigerian Grand Slam singles drought at the US Open Juniors; meanwhile, NSC confirmed D’Tigresses’ presidential rewards have been paid. Agriculture: TAAT and partners trained extension master-trainers in Jigawa to scale agricultural innovations, targeting 500,000 farmers. Economy & Markets: The stock market shed about N1.67tn ahead of Dangote Refinery’s IPO, while the naira’s FX demand hit a six-year high and Nigeria’s FX utilisation rose to $50.93bn in 2025. Governance & Security: Police arrested 46 over the Benue blockade of Peter Obi’s convoy, and the NBA urged Nigerians to record police only when officers are on duty while respecting privacy off duty. Digital & Telecoms: Airtel Africa plans $1.1bn network expansion across Africa, and Nigeria’s software industry push includes plans for a national software registry.
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