AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTraditional Leadership & Unity: President Tinubu celebrates Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe of Onitsha at 85, calling him a symbol of unity, grace and integrity, and praising his peacebuilding and youth empowerment roles. UK Politics: British PM Keir Starmer announces resignation after under two years, with a leadership contest to begin in July. Lagos Economy: Sanwo-Olu says Lagos’ $259.75bn economy makes it Africa’s geoeconomic powerhouse, driven by trade, finance, tech and talent. Security & Rights: Amnesty International warns mob violence threatens the right to life, citing weak accountability; criminologist Prof. Oludayo Tade urges Tinubu to intensify protection of citizens. Elections Watch: INEC declares winners in six by-elections with APC dominating; Yiaga Africa validates Ekiti results but flags vote-buying and turnout discrepancies. Energy & Cost of Living: Petrol prices drop at some Lagos/Ogun stations after Dangote refinery’s gantry price cut; OPEC projects Africa needs $92bn refining investment by 2050, with Nigeria a key driver. Business & Compliance: FG’s new tax rules collide with e-invoicing deadlines, raising pressure on firms; Nigeria’s FX turnover rises to $2.32bn amid equities correction. Aviation Customer Service: Omoyele Sowore blasts Nigerian airlines and NCAA after passengers were stranded for 11 hours at Lagos airport. Climate Investment: Nigeria’s Climate Investment Summit in London unveils high-profile speakers including Sanwo-Olu, Peter Mbah, Benjamin Kalu and UN energy envoy Damilola Ogunbiyi.
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