AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoFuel Subsidy & 2027 Politics: Dino Melaye says Atiku’s plan to restore petrol subsidy could cut pump prices to N400–N500 per litre, while APC warns subsidy return would cripple Northern projects. Court Orders Fuel Market Openness: A Federal High Court ordered NMDPRA to keep granting petroleum import licences to Matrix Energy, AA Rano and AYM Shafa, saying refusal violates the Petroleum Industry Act. Monetary Policy & Markets: Nigeria’s benchmark rate was cut to 23% from 26.5%, and NGX hit a record equity market cap around N164tn as trading volume surged. Skills & Poverty Exit: FG targets lifting 5m Nigerians out of poverty via skills acquisition under NPRGS, starting with Oyo State training in AI/graphics, fashion and makeup. Local Content Push: Practical Nigerian Content Forum 2026 will set priorities for the next decade of Nigerian Content implementation beyond the 2017–2027 roadmap. Transport & Aviation: Stakeholders raised concerns over self-service fuel dispensing jobs, while FAAN said Nigeria’s aviation growth is outpacing other African markets. Business & Consumer: FCCPC seeks specialised training for journalists on competition reporting; Dangote Cement Transport wins a transport industry development award.
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