AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUNGA Delegation: President Tinubu will not attend the 81st UN General Assembly in person, sending Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation in New York, with Nigeria’s UN envoy Jimoh Ibrahim insisting the country remains fully represented despite Tinubu’s absence. Politics & Elections: SERAP dragged INEC to court over political donation limits and party finances ahead of 2027, while the APC PCC challenged Atiku to explain the legal and fiscal basis of his proposed petrol “production subsidy.” Economy & Business: Nigeria moved to clear a ₦330bn Export Expansion Grant backlog and restructure the scheme for more predictable funding; meanwhile, the banking sector’s average maximum lending rate to businesses fell to about 29.19%. Energy & Transport: Tinubu directed states and transport stakeholders to cut fares from Oct. 1 via expanded CNG and electric public transport. Security: At least nine people were killed in separate attacks in central Nigeria’s Plateau State. Agriculture: Nigeria and Spain discussed stronger agro-food cooperation, and Kwara launched statewide artificial insemination for cattle to boost breeds and productivity. Media & Democracy: Shettima will open the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference in Enugu, focusing on the ballot, media and AI disinformation.
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