AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCounterterrorism: Nigeria and the US say a joint strike in Borno killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS’s global No.2, in a precision air-land operation—another blow to ISIL/ISWAP in the Lake Chad Basin. Energy & Security Economy: The Nigerian Navy dismantled an illegal refined AGO depot in Rivers, seizing 410 drums and linking the cache to black-market fuel distribution. Public Procurement: BPP issued new rules on contract variations, centralising approvals and replacing older thresholds that required presidential sign-off. Inflation & Business Pressure: LCCI says inflation stayed high at 15.69% in April, urging FX stability as food, transport, energy and logistics costs keep squeezing manufacturers and MSMEs. Digital Sovereignty: Africa’s satellite internet boom is triggering a sovereignty fight over who controls digital infrastructure. Trade & Investment: Nigeria secured a €65m Germany deal plus a €300m export-credit framework (about $428m) to back reforms across energy, agriculture, skills and healthcare. Regional Diplomacy: India hosts the 2026 India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi, aiming for a New Delhi Declaration on future cooperation.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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