AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Infrastructure: Telecom operators, ISPs and data-centre firms will meet in Lagos on October 28–29 to explore stronger local internet interconnection as demand for cloud and digital services rises. Agriculture: A Bank of Agriculture programme has supported 3,400 Kaduna ginger farmers across 15 clusters with planting materials and extension services, aiming to revive production hit by blight. Power: Six new substations in Kano and Katsina add 640MW of transmission capacity. Separately, NDPHC has begun a project to restore power to Kaduna’s Rigasa community after 15 years without reliable supply. Energy Market: Brent crude climbed to $115.18 a barrel, while depot petrol prices stood at N1,350 per litre, raising the risk of further increases; no new domestic price rise had been announced. Business Finance: Seplat Energy’s CFO urged stronger governance and transparency to build investor confidence and unlock structured financing. Innovation: Locally sourced snack maker Come Again Foods won the NSIA Prize for Innovation, taking $100,000 as part of a $275,000 award pool for startups.
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