AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPower Infrastructure: Customs has begun releasing 98 containers of electricity equipment stranded at ports for 14 to 20 years. The first 44 containers are being evacuated as the government seeks to recover more than 300 containers for power projects. Electricity Supply: Gas shortages, low water levels and maintenance problems are driving outages across several states, according to the government. Markets: The NGX fell 1.98%, shedding ₦3.28 trillion; Dangote Cement dropped 10%, while the industrial goods sector slid 7.14%. Manufacturing & Agriculture: Olam Agri has broken ground on an integrated feed mill in Delta State, while Shell Nigeria Gas is expanding its network to serve manufacturers. Food Standards: FCCPC tests found inadequate fortification in some vegetable oil and salt samples, prompting renewed scrutiny of NAFDAC’s enforcement. Digital Finance: The CBN has introduced licensing rules for stablecoin issuers and other virtual-asset firms, including a ₦15 billion capital floor for foreign-currency stablecoin issuers. Fashion & Textiles: CAFA is pushing for African-wide adoption of its industry charter, aiming to unlock growth in a sector facing limited finance and manufacturing capacity.
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