AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDigital Economy & Cybersecurity: FG says stronger Digital Public Infrastructure is key to tackling cybercrime, identity theft and fraud, urging tighter collaboration across government, banks, telcos and tech firms. Inflation & Cost of Living: Nigeria’s headline inflation eased to 15.91% in June, but food inflation rose to 17.52%, keeping pressure on household budgets. Energy & Fuel Pricing: Dangote Refinery is said to be “capping” Nigeria’s fuel prices despite global shocks, while experts warn its shift to dollar-denominated pricing could strain FX and trigger new petrol hikes. Trade & Cocoa Value Addition: Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon sign the Abuja Declaration to end raw cocoa exports and push local processing; BOI also secures €60m EIB support for cocoa processing and packaging. Tax Administration: NRS pushes e-invoicing to boost compliance and curb revenue leakages ahead of full rollout by 2028. Customs Oversight: Reps demand full details of ₦34tn import duty waivers and question revenue reporting. Anti-Corruption & Courts: Court orders final forfeiture of 48 Malami-linked properties; Senate again rejects PFIPC independent probe, citing sub judice and an ICPC probe. Diaspora Politics: Court rules diaspora chapters of Nigerian parties illegal, voiding APC UK chapter. Agriculture Investment: Shettima launches $500m Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund to deepen food security and jobs. Markets: NGX recovery continues after June sell-off, with analysts listing buy opportunities across sectors.
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