AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes ago2027 Politics & Power: ICIR says 12 children of prominent Nigerian politicians are contesting or seeking National Assembly seats ahead of 2027, including Yusuf Buhari (Katsina), Blessing Onuh (Benue) and Olumide Osoba (Ogun). Market Watch: NGX closed flat at N163.66tn market cap as Zichis Agro and R.T. Briscoe rallied, while overall breadth stayed positive. Electricity Billing Pressure: NERC reports DisCos collected ₦205.53bn from ₦250.79bn billed in July, leaving ₦45.26bn uncollected and a ₦83.15bn billing gap. Mining & Investment: Nigeria and the US signed a framework to unlock investment around Nigeria’s estimated $700bn mineral wealth, pushing for local processing and beneficiation. Energy & Gas Projects: NNPC calls the $800m Ima Gas FID a landmark for upstream gas, feeding Nigeria LNG expansion. Digital Economy: Smartphone ownership hit 75% (up from 64% in 2023), while Google rolled out new AI-powered ad reporting tools for Nigerian businesses. Ports & Trade: NPA expects 44 ships into Lagos ports between Sept 25 and Oct 8, including petroleum products and aviation fuel. Security & Crime: NDLEA remanded KC Luxury and two others over a 184.5kg cocaine shipment case. Policy Debate: APM accuses Tinubu of being disconnected from Nigerians, while Bishop Onaiyekan says governors have no duty to tell voters who to choose.
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