AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSecurity vs Prosperity: Atiku’s aide Paul Ibe says Tinubu’s Independence Day speech dodged Nigeria’s insecurity crisis, arguing prosperity can’t grow when kidnappings, killings and abductions disrupt farming, schooling and business travel. Markets Watch: NGX week ended with the All-Share Index down 0.52% and market value sliding N812bn to N162.843tn, as investors took profit; financial services led trading. Business Finance: BOI launched the MyBOI Portal to let SMEs apply for loans online, upload documents and track approvals—aimed at cutting paperwork and delays. Oil & FX Debate: Petroleum minister Heineken Lokpobiri says oil reforms lifted crude output by over 80% and warns petrol subsidy is financially unsustainable, questioning where subsidy money would come from. Policy & Regulation: FCCPC proposes tougher rules for AI marketing, including business registration and clearer disclosure for AI-generated promotions, with penalties up to N100m. Trade & Regional Ties: Nigeria urged Africa to put trade at the centre of Pan-African diplomacy as Egypt’s Al-Sisi pushes private-sector-led integration and Dangote explores investments in Egypt. Local Economy Disruption: Anambra shut Otuocha Market after inter-communal clashes, suspending trading pending investigations.
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