AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS–Nigeria Security Fallout: USCIRF accuses elements of Nigeria’s army and police of colluding with Fulani militias, as the Pentagon also says it eliminated a top ISIS commander in Nigeria under a White House order. FX & Inflation Pressure: The naira slips again at official and parallel markets, while Nigerians import fewer cars amid high inflation and forex stress. Aviation Cost Crunch: Aviation fuel woes leave domestic airlines exposed even after ticket hikes, and Air Peace adds a Boeing 737-800 to expand capacity. Energy & Trade Risks: Heatwaves and the Iran war are flagged as a “perfect storm” for energy shortages, while jet fuel trade is disrupted by Hormuz tensions. Banking & Markets: UBA delays final dividend after CBN ends regulatory forbearance; BUA Cement shareholders approve N338.64bn dividend; Nigeria’s capital market moves toward T+1 settlement. Public Health: NCDC puts Lagos, FCT and other states on Ebola high alert. Business & Inclusion: Wema Bank pushes women’s financial inclusion; OPay’s NightGuard blocks attempted fraud; Champion Breweries posts N817m profit. Aviation Policy: FAAN targets airport transformation into growth gateways. Politics & Governance: Lagos APC primaries face rejection by Tinubu’s daughter; NEYGA urges Atiku and Obi to stop politicising insecurity.
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