AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSouth Africa Xenophobia Fallout: Nigeria says two citizens were killed in South Africa amid anti-migrant violence, including one allegedly shot by police, and warns it may take action if authorities don’t address the situation as South Africa’s police watchdog investigates. Diplomatic Moves: Nigeria also confirms plans to evacuate another 270 Nigerians from South Africa on Wednesday, with Air Peace flights scheduled from Lagos to Johannesburg and back. Road Safety Tragedy: A Lagos–Ibadan expressway crash at Sapade Bridge killed 10 and injured six, with FRSC citing speed, wrongful overtaking and dangerous driving. Energy & Environment: Seplat says it has ended routine gas flaring in its onshore operations, while a new report says Nigeria and eight other countries account for 83% of global gas flaring. Fuel Prices: FG meets Dangote Refinery and marketers to push fair PMS pricing after global oil price changes. Tech & Economy: UK-Nigeria Tech Hub launches NICE to connect Nigeria’s innovation hubs, and CPPE warns macro stability hasn’t yet translated into jobs and competitiveness. Sports & Politics: FIFA’s Balogun red-card reversal draws FIFA independence concerns from Blatter, while Lagos deputy governor Hamzat dismisses 2027 presidential challengers as lacking vision.
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