AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElectricity & Health Infrastructure: FG plans new electricity tariffs for 25 federal universities and teaching hospitals tied to renewable energy assets, ending “pro bono” power after about two years as RAMCO takes over maintenance and sustainability. Solar Reliability: FG says over 30% of solar systems installed in PHCs fail within three years, blaming weak maintenance, spare parts gaps and unclear post-project responsibility. Fuel Subsidy Politics: NANS rejects Atiku’s bid to restore fuel subsidy, warning it would recreate past fiscal strain; the Presidency also accuses Atiku of policy flip-flops and demands clarity on any targeted subsidy plan. Power Targets & Grid Push: Minister Tegbe says FG is targeting 6,500MW electricity supply by December 2026, with RAMCO focused on reliable delivery, not just megawatts. Energy Governance: Tinubu urges NLNG to cut gas flaring and convert it into domestic economic value. Transport & Construction: FG considers reviewing/reshaping the Benin-Asaba Expressway concession after complaints, with options including termination or contractor replacement. CNG Expansion: NADDC says 81 firms are now licensed to retail CNG, signalling wider rollout of gas refuelling infrastructure. Tertiary Research Incentives: FG launches a ₦365m National Laureate Prize for tertiary research, including a medicine prize named after Stella Adadevoh. International Business & Tech: Nigeria and Thailand move to deepen ties beyond crude oil and rice into agriculture, technology and renewable energy.
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