AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoXenophobia & Repatriation: Nigeria has started evacuating citizens from South Africa after renewed anti-migrant attacks, with the first batch of 262 Nigerians expected in Lagos Thursday; officials say returnees are being screened and supported on arrival. FX & Economy: The naira slid to N1,362.05/$1 at the official window as foreign reserves rose to $50.439bn, while market sentiment stayed mixed. Elections & INEC: INEC restored suppressed state constituencies in Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi and set June 16-25 for party primaries in the affected areas. Security: DSS and Nigerian Army troops foiled an ESN plot to kidnap WASSCE students in the Southeast, recovering arms and arresting suspects. Health Policy: A summit of state social health insurance agencies in Akure backed compulsory health insurance laws nationwide to push Universal Health Coverage. Sports & World Cup: As the 2026 World Cup begins tonight, Nigeria’s Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Portugal in a final warm-up; Alex Iwobi hit 100 caps, and attention shifts to Mexico vs South Africa at the Azteca. Capital Markets: NGX extended gains in recent trading, with investors adding to market value amid selective buying.
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