AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS–Nigeria Security Talks: Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa met U.S. officials at the Pentagon to deepen counter-terrorism cooperation and intelligence sharing, as the two countries push stronger security ties. Osun Election Readiness: INEC has started distributing sensitive election materials across Osun’s 30 LGAs ahead of Saturday’s governorship poll, while Yiaga Africa warns the exercise will be a key test for 2027, citing concerns around logistics, technology and security. Anti-Smuggling Push: Nigeria Customs in Ogun seized 2,339 bags of foreign parboiled rice and other contraband worth N3.57bn, warning smugglers of tougher enforcement. IMF Critique: An IMF Article IV review argues African economies are being steered toward fiscal tightening and subsidy reform, but says the Fund is clearer on how the state should retreat than on how growth and jobs will be built. Refinery Revival: President Tinubu assured NUPENG that Nigeria’s refineries will return to work through “structural reworking” aimed at profitability. Sports Shock: Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Super Falcons both missed World Cups after Falcons’ 2-1 loss to South Africa, ending a long qualification streak. Dangote Boost: AFC led a $2.5bn equity investment into Dangote Petroleum Refinery to support expansion plans.
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