AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIllegal Mining Tragedy: Niger State says 37 suspected illegal miners died in NSCDC custody, with police probing claims of disease while an intelligence report points to overcrowding and poor ventilation—protests erupted in Minna. Digital Free Zones: President Tinubu moved the Digital Free Zones initiative to implementation, aiming to keep Nigerian tech firms’ IP and operations at home while creating global jobs and investment. Mambilla Power Win: Nigeria won an ICC arbitration in Paris, rejecting Sunrise Power’s $680m claim tied to the Mambilla project and ending a long legal battle. Dangote Refinery IPO Buzz: Retail investors rushed into Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s IPO, disrupting platforms; Moniepoint and TeamApt opened subscription access via POS and mobile channels. Electricity Access Push: All On invested $5m into PowerGen mini-grids, targeting up to 6,000 connections and 41,000 beneficiaries. Security Reform: Nigeria’s parliament sent a constitutional amendment bill for state police to state assemblies for ratification. Public Health Alert: Nigeria’s diphtheria outbreak remains severe, with NCDC reporting over 10,000 confirmed cases in 2026. Sports: Super Eagles’ Chelle named a 24-man squad for the Russia friendly; Nigeria also booked a volleyball quarter-final spot after a comeback win over Algeria.
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