AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRefining & Energy Policy: President Tinubu pledged to revive Nigeria’s moribund refineries, saying the government will do a “reset and structural reworking” so facilities return to profitable operation, while NNPC welcomed deep offshore tax incentives expected to unlock over $50bn and lift output toward 3mbpd by 2030. Oil Market & FX: The naira strengthened to about ₦1,357.65/$ as corporate dollar demand eased, even as oil-price uncertainty lingered; Dangote’s refinery also signalled a retail-focused Nigeria IPO with no foreign listing for at least three years. Agribusiness & Exports: FG rolled out renewed hope agricultural seeds to cushion delayed rainfall impacts, while NAQS signed a Nigeria–China aquatic products protocol for zero-tariff access to China’s 1.4bn market; ex-IGP Adamu empowered 2,800 Nasarawa farmers with fertilisers and farm tools. Trade, Industry & Regulation: Nigeria Customs said its digital VIN-valuation system is tightening clearance and reducing revenue leakage amid public scrutiny; NAFDAC and Ogun police launched a crackdown on sachet and small PET alcohol. Capital Markets: NGX fell 0.39% as investors stayed cautious, wiping about ₦613bn in market value. Skills & Jobs: Schneider Electric launched an “Advancing Energy Tech” mentorship across Nigeria and the region, and YABATECH graduated over 50 trainees from TETFund skills programmes. Security: Troops rescued nine kidnap victims in Niger State and arrested 20 suspects in Plateau, repelling attacks linked to Lakurawa in Kebbi.
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