AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEducation & Skills Partnerships: FG seeks closer ties with Cambridge Judge Business School to boost TVET, STEMM, digital literacy, mentoring and education financing for job-ready Nigerian youths. Transport Tech: NIHTE urges adoption of AI and intelligent transport systems to cut congestion, fuel use and accidents while improving enforcement revenue. Maritime & Blue Economy: Nigeria’s blue economy needs about $10bn over 10 years; stakeholders push seaport modernisation and integrated logistics to unlock shipping, fisheries, marine tourism and ocean research. Petroleum Regulation & Accountability: NMDPRA says its portal tracks 3% HCDT contributions and projects, with anonymous petitions and follow-up to curb manipulation. Auto Industry Support: NADDC plans zero duty on imported raw materials and stronger protection for local vehicle makers after tours of Innoson and Kojo Motors. Energy & Gas Investment: Ardova-led consortium agrees to acquire Powergas, expanding CNG infrastructure and flare-gas monetisation. Steel Revival: FG courts German OEMs for technology transfer and investment to revive Nigeria’s steel and mineral processing value chains. Agriculture Trade Pressure: Nigeria’s agricultural trade swung from a N740bn surplus (H1 2025) to a N56bn deficit (H1 2026) as exports fell faster than imports. Security & Human Rights: NSCDC survivor alleges heat, overcrowding and a sprayed substance in custody led to mass deaths; Nigeria Police also ordered relief of officers who served 35 years after a court directive. Finance & Standards: CIBN inducts 2,178 bankers, urging ethics and innovation as the industry faces tech and economic disruption. Politics & Cost of Living: Fuel prices hit about ₦1,400–₦1,500 per litre amid subsidy debate, while Atiku demands full debt and borrowing explanations.
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