AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSecurity Policy: The federal government is considering tightening Nigeria’s cashless policy again to curb kidnappings by making ransom payments harder to move and easier to track through banks. Waterways & Economy: NIWA has started a clean-up push for inland waterways to tackle waste, oil spillage and pollution, aiming to boost navigation and the blue economy. Telecom Regulation: NCC and CAC introduced new approval steps for telecom ownership changes, requiring NCC no-objection before share transfers affecting 10%+ of a licensee’s capital. Anti-Corruption & Courts: EFCC arrested a travel firm CEO over alleged N68m visa fraud, while former Delta governor Ifeanyi Okowa was sighted at EFCC Lagos over a reported N1.3trn derivation probe. Labour & Health: OAUTHC resident doctors began an indefinite strike over welfare demands. Politics & Democracy: The presidency dismissed Peter Obi’s Tinubu resignation call as “childish,” while civil society groups and parties condemned the remand of Omoyele Sowore. Business & FX: Naira steadied around N1,369/$ as external reserves rose to about $51.06bn; NGX also rebounded modestly.
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