AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDangote IPO & Market Shock: Nigeria’s digital investment platforms faced outages as retail investors rushed to subscribe to Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s $1.6bn IPO, with Bamboo, Cowrywise and InvestNaija reporting access and transaction glitches before services stabilised. Capital Markets: Investors also pushed trading activity higher as NGX sentiment improved, while analysts say the listing could boost market cap and deepen retail participation. Energy & Cost of Living: The Tinubu government says electricity subsidy removal is targeted for 2027, as Nigerians continue to feel fuel-price pressure; NLC and labour leaders demand wage buffers and palliatives. Fuel & Labour: Commercial drivers warn of a nationwide protest over petrol hikes, customs duties and low wages. Politics & Elections: ADC alleges an organised PVC-buying and voter-suppression operation in Northern Nigeria; separate data shows election petitions after 2023 polls rose 47% to over 1,290. Security/Crime: EFCC investigates a Kano suspect arrested with counterfeit $212,200 and warns PoS operators against financial crimes. Business/Industry: NLNG flags methane reduction as a revenue stream for gas producers, urging industry-wide abatement. Health & Food: Atiku and others link worsening child malnutrition to the cost-of-living crisis. International: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s request for more Hajj slots for 2027, keeping Nigeria’s quota at 50,000.
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