AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBrain Health Push: FG plans a Brain Health Desk and Nigeria’s first National Brain Health Agenda as it flags a neurosurgeon shortfall (169 specialists for 230m+) and poor diagnostic capacity. Digital Governance: Nigeria and the ITU back a common African position on global digital governance, urging stronger regional coordination on broadband, cybersecurity and responsible AI. Legislative Oversight Crackdown: The Senate threatens constitutional sanctions for MDAs/GOEs that ignore committee summons, ordering immediate compliance and possible budget consequences. Security & Enforcement: NSCDC arrests telecom vandals in Cross River and pipeline vandals in FCT, recovering PMS and tools. Public Health Regulation: NAFDAC begins nationwide enforcement to seize and destroy sachet and PET alcohol bottles under 200ml. FX & Reserves: External reserves rise to $52.73bn; naira strengthens as FX turnover hits $1.5bn in a day. Aviation Connectivity: Etihad and Air Peace sign an interline deal linking 20 destinations across Nigeria and West/Central Africa. Youth Credit: CREDICORP opens YouthCred portal with loans up to N5m for young Nigerians across three categories. Industry & Investment: Dangote Refinery secures $2.5bn for expansion; FG targets industrial growth and competitiveness at NCITI. Energy/Transport Costs: Okada fares jump 130% in three years as subsidy removal and FX liberalisation raise operating costs. Drug War: NDLEA warns of attempts to set up a meth hub in the south-west after seizures in Ogun.
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