AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Economy & Jobs: Tinubu has moved Nigeria’s Digital Free Zones initiative into implementation, directing a roadmap within 180 days to help tech firms raise global capital, hire locally and build for international markets without relocating IP. Mining & Public Safety: Niger State declared three days of mourning after 33 suspected illegal miners died in NSCDC custody; the NSCDC and police have ordered high-powered probes and medical tests as officials suspect a disease outbreak amid claims of poor ventilation. Energy & Investment: Nigeria won an ICC arbitration case over the Mambilla power project, rejecting Sunrise Power’s $680m claims—Tinubu calls it a major legal hurdle cleared. Food & Health Crisis: Ondo State reports 48 deaths and about 100 hospitalisations after suspected methanol poisoning from a locally brewed drink; police have arrested suspects linked to production and sale. Cost of Living & Labour: The NLC warns petrol prices around ₦1,430 are worsening hardship, urging wage buffers, more crude supply in naira to refineries and expanded storage. Industrial Policy & Trade: Customs seized N5.53bn in prohibited imports (including vegetable oil, used clothing and tomato paste) to protect local production and jobs. Capital Markets: Peter Obi and Emir Sanusi urged Nigerians to participate in the Dangote Refinery IPO as the offer opens.
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