AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOpposition Politics: A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered INEC to deregister the ADC and four other parties (Accord, Action Alliance, Action Peoples Party, Zenith Labour Party) for failing to meet constitutional vote thresholds, triggering vows from ADC leaders and other stakeholders to appeal and challenge the ruling ahead of 2027. Democracy Day Debate: Commentaries and politicians marked June 12 by arguing Nigeria still operates like an anocracy, with weak checks, restricted opposition space, and a gap between democratic promises and lived realities. Security & Justice: Nigeria began a fresh mass trial of 600+ terrorism suspects in Abuja, while President Tinubu’s Democracy Day claims of major counter-terrorism gains face renewed criticism over ongoing insecurity. Economy & Cost of Living: Nigeria’s inflation rose to 15.93% in May, and the FG moved to curb cooking gas prices through tighter LPG supply engagement. Energy & Industry: Meter makers pushed back on a World Bank-backed metering procurement plan, demanding enforceable guarantees for local firms. Business & Jobs: UN vacancies open for qualified Nigerians via the official UN portal; United Capital also bought a 5% stake in NGX. Regional Tensions: South Africa repatriated 2,745 migrants in a week amid xenophobic violence and tighter immigration enforcement.
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