AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPolitics & Elections: Atiku endorses the “Tinubu Must Go” push, framing it as a bid to “rescue” Nigeria ahead of 2027, while Senate President Akpabio warns candidates to shun violence and intimidation as campaigns gather pace. Governance & Accountability: Tinubu has returned from a month-long Europe trip, heading to Lagos for Independence Day events and closed-door political meetings; meanwhile, the House of Reps extends 2025 budget project timelines to Dec 31, 2026. Security: The US commends Nigeria’s response to Middle Belt attacks and urges sustained protection for Plateau communities, as Nigeria’s consulate in South Africa reports three more Nigerian deaths amid xenophobic violence. Economy & Finance: CBN says bank recapitalisation must translate into stronger lending and resilience for the $1trn economy goal; banking liquidity jumped to N5.53tn in May. Energy & Industry: Dangote says Africa will be largely fuel self-sufficient by 2030 and is ready to fight court challenges to the Lamu refinery; PETROAN pushes for petrol price certainty via partnerships with indigenous refineries. Education & Law: FG releases final approved textbooks for 2026–2028 with QR tracking, and Tinubu seeks Senate approval for a National Research and Development Fund. Sports & Culture: Nigeria’s AFCON qualifier vs Guinea-Bissau/coverage continues, two Nigerian-born goalkeepers switch to Uganda, and the Actors Guild celebrates Joke Silva at 65.
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