AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDisaster & Built Environment: UNICEM Hospital in Calabar collapsed after heavy rainfall and severe soil erosion, renewing calls for stricter building regulation and geological checks before construction on unstable slopes. Digital Infrastructure: FG unveiled a National Digital Cloud Policy targeting $750m private investment in 24 months to grow local cloud/data centres, jobs, and Nigeria’s digital sovereignty. Housing & Skills: NIOB urged stronger builders’ advocacy to tackle Nigeria’s housing deficit, while ITF said it has funded international certification for 7,000 artisans under SUPA. Agribusiness Exports: ITC began a Benue assessment to improve cowpea and sesame exports to Europe by tackling issues like pesticide residues. Energy & Power: FG commissioned upgraded Lagos transmission substations adding 208MW to boost grid capacity for industry. Security & Agriculture: Suspected bandits murdered a farmer in Kogi along the Obajana–Kabba corridor, highlighting risks to rural livelihoods. Economy Watch: Nigeria’s headline inflation eased to 15.43% in July, though food inflation rose to 20.31%. Tech Security: NITDA warned Zoom users about a vulnerability that could let attackers take over accounts, urging updates and MFA. Industrial Finance: BOI will partner NIPSS on the Orange Economy summit, aligning with the $1trn economy push.
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