AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Security Push: Bank of Agriculture (BOA) unveils a new food price stabilisation plan—buying excess produce from farmers via a Guaranteed Minimum Price, storing staples in national silos to curb volatility and protect smallholders. Monetary Policy Pressure: CPPE warns the CBN against further tightening ahead of the MPC, saying higher rates could hit growth, investment and jobs as energy and election liquidity risks keep inflation hot. Power Supply Relief: NDPHC says it can add 1,500MW to Lagos, aiming to narrow the grid gap that leaves the state far below demand. Telecom Tension: FCCPC-telco disputes over airtime borrowing are still disrupting services for about 40 million subscribers, reigniting calls for clarity and restoration. Industrial Finance: AfDB approves a $200m facility for the Bank of Industry to expand long-term funding for MSMEs, including women and youth-led firms. Politics & Accountability: NUJ ex-president Lanre Ogundipe cautions Makinde’s camp against “triumphalism” in the 2027 debate, urging proof beyond revenue claims. Health & Society: Hypertension remains a rising emergency as public health voices push stronger prevention and drug-cost interventions.
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