AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTalent & Jobs: FG targets 10m globally certified Nigerians and 1m export-linked jobs by 2030, with ALX urging stronger alignment between skills providers, employers and government to scale youth opportunity. Education Disruption: Learning resumed in Federal Unity Colleges after a two-week shutdown linked to staff industrial action over the King’s College, Lagos concession. Credit for Industry: Tinubu says NCGC issued ₦21.59bn guarantees to unlock ₦46.95bn credit for 67,512 borrowers, pushing Nigeria toward a credit-based economy. Power & Renewables: FG commissioned a 581kWp solar mini-grid with 1.4MW battery storage in Kwara, set to power 1,800 households and businesses. Oil & Gas / Local Content: NCDMB honoured 14 retirees and highlighted local content growth; meanwhile, Dangote’s refinery drew praise from Kenya’s Ruto as Nigeria’s petrol supply expands. Agribusiness & Food Security: EU-backed Tomato Jos secured $2.5m to expand processing and smallholder supply; stakeholders warn climate change is threatening food production and push for irrigation, resilient seeds and better financing. Transport Regulation: FAAN set an October 2026 deadline for airport taxi operators to replace vehicles older than 2012, with operators protesting costs. Security & Enforcement: Nigeria seeks global partnerships to tackle insecurity; stakeholders also warn illicit mining is draining N13.7tn annually, calling for tougher enforcement. Digital Economy: NITDA positions Nigeria for a stronger digital services push, including AI-augmented IT-enabled work.
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