AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCybersecurity Alert: ISSAN warns that rising identity theft, mobile fraud, ransomware, phishing and BEC are now core business and national security risks, urging stronger digital defenses. Capital Markets Reform: Nigeria becomes Africa’s first market to adopt the T+1 settlement cycle, aiming to cut counterparty risk and boost investor confidence. Maritime Security: President Tinubu inaugurates three new naval vessels and a Combined Maritime Task Force for the Gulf of Guinea, targeting piracy and crude oil theft. Banking & Payments: CBN launches Payments System Vision 2028 to drive faster digital transactions, cut electronic fraud and push financial inclusion to 95%. Energy & Power: TCN extends maintenance on the Jos–Bauchi–Gombe 330kV line, warning of prolonged outages until June 30, 2026. Oil & Gas: NLNG subsidiary BGT awards contracts for three newbuild LNG vessels for cleaner, more efficient operations, delivery expected in 2029. Labour & Regulation: NUPRC staff begin an indefinite strike over foreign training, while the Federal Workers Forum threatens an indefinite nationwide action over wages and insecurity. Finance Sector Legal Update: Supreme Court sanctions the Providus–Unity Bank merger, ordering transfer of assets and closing related litigation.
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