AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFuel & Trade: Nigeria’s petrol import bill plunged to N87.4bn in Q1 2026 (down 96.15% from N2.27tn) as domestic refining ramps up, while the country’s merchandise trade surplus hit a record N7.55tn in Q1 on lower imports and stronger exports. Security & Kidnapping: Gunmen abducted 39 people during talks in Zamfara, and the army also reported rescues of 360 captives in Borno amid wider operations against bandits and terror financing. Labour & Insecurity: NLC and TUC threatened a nationwide strike over insecurity, saying Nigerians can no longer travel, work, or live peacefully. State Police Push: The Senate plans amendments to the 1999 Constitution to enable state police this week. Diplomacy & Xenophobia: FG condemned attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, says retaliation is “not off the table,” and repatriation plans continue. Digital & Telecom: NCC appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as interim chair of DBI, while MTN launched One TV with airtime/mobile-money streaming. Sports: Super Eagles close their June window with Portugal friendly in Leiria, with key stars absent.
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