AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNGX Market Mood: Nigerian stocks slid 0.29% as profit-taking hit the market, wiping N469bn and dragging sentiment lower, with heavyweights like Unilever Nigeria and Sovereign Trust among the losers. FX Watch: The naira inched up at the official market to about N1,330/$1, while the parallel market held around N1,370/$1 as interbank turnover jumped sharply, supported by rising external reserves. Debt & Borrowing Debate: Nigeria’s debt profile is reported at N166.79tn, as opposition and analysts warn against fresh World Bank borrowing, arguing it could worsen hardship and mortgage the future. Energy & Power Plans: FG is pushing 24/7 “Energy Zones” with DisCos to close distribution gaps, while workers warn they’ll scrutinise Tinubu’s Independence Day address over fuel prices and minimum wage demands. Oil & Regional Trade: Dangote and Kenya’s Ruto will break ground on a $16bn East Africa refinery in Lamu, while Nigeria–Indonesia trade is pegged above $3bn annually. Security & Crime: EFCC begins probe after a passenger was arrested at Kano airport with $265,000, and an Edo judge urges businesses and homes to install CCTV to curb kidnapping.
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