AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFuel & Transport Pressure: Petrol depot prices are easing as Dangote Refinery resumes naira-based sales, but global crude is still near $100, keeping transport fares under fresh strain across Nigeria. Energy Transition & Local Manufacturing: REA says Nigeria is pushing 3.7GW solar manufacturing capacity by end-2027, with PV and recycling projects across multiple states. Digital Regulation: Senate backs a bill to compel Facebook, TikTok, X and others to open functional offices in Nigeria, aiming to strengthen accountability and Nigeria’s digital economy. Housing & Construction Jobs: Family Homes Funds plans 10,000 social housing units by 2030, targeting women’s empowerment and large-scale artisan training. Power Sector Skills: FG flags off “Power Force” training for 5,000 smart meter installers after nearly 220,000 applications, supporting the metering rollout. Mining Safety & Governance: Senate moves to tighten mining safety rules after a Kogi coal landslide killed 20, while lawmakers probe alleged misconduct around mining marshals. Trade & Compliance Shock: The US imposes forced-labour tariffs on 60+ economies including Nigeria, raising compliance risk for textile and apparel supply chains shipping into the US. Finance & Pensions: OPSN urges PenCom to suspend a proposed pension contribution hike, warning it could worsen job and business pressures. Aviation Oversight: NSIB begins investigation into an Enugu Air runway excursion at Benin Airport; NCAA also threatens action over Royal Air Maroc consumer protection infractions.
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