AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDiplomacy: The UK has appointed Peter Vowles as its next British High Commissioner to Nigeria, succeeding Richard Montgomery, with take-up expected in September 2026. Economy/FX: Nigeria’s naira strengthened to about N1,356/$1 at the official market as reserves rose to roughly $50.5bn and dollar pressure eased. Energy: Dangote Refinery cut petrol by N75 to N1,175/litre, while cooking gas prices remain volatile as LPG import plans grow amid shortages. Agribusiness/Industry: Africa Finance Corporation will provide $600m to Dangote’s fertiliser push to triple output in Nigeria and expand in Ethiopia. Security: Zamfara’s Bagega–Anka road was rocked by an explosion that killed several people, while Katsina ordered bans on jerrycan fuel sales and shut POS centres to curb banditry. Politics/Judiciary: Court-ordered deregistration of ADC and other parties sparked backlash from Peter Obi, Atiku and David Mark, who warned it could undermine judicial independence ahead of 2027. Education/Cyber: FG denied reports that NEMIS was hacked, saying a temporary SSL certificate issue caused the warning. Environment/Lagos: Lagos sealed 12 establishments for noise and other environmental violations. Sports/Entertainment: Headies 18th edition moves to Toronto with a Lagos-linked watch and a trade/investment summit; Edo Queens won NWFL Premiership.
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