AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNigeria Border Row: Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo hit back at Atiku Abubakar, saying Nigeria’s land borders are already open and cannot be “reopened,” citing specific border reopenings from 2020, 2022 and 2026. Fuel Subsidy Fight: APC campaign DG Abdulaziz Yari said promises to restore petrol subsidy are impossible and misleading, pointing to the 2023 budget having no subsidy provision. Illicit Finance Pressure: ITUC-Africa warned that corruption, tax avoidance and financial secrecy are draining funds meant for hospitals, schools and jobs, urging asset recovery and budget transparency. AU Peace Funding Push: Nigeria urged the AU to build a $1bn Peace Fund and cut reliance on external aid, noting contributions already exceed $405m. Namibia Jobs Boost: Namibia’s N$4bn Luderitz salmon project advanced, with plans to import eggs soon and create thousands of jobs. South Africa Energy Watch: Eskom took Koeberg Unit 1 offline after a turbine trip, stressing nuclear safety was not threatened and the grid remains stable. Côte d’Ivoire Basketball: Gassaud’s bench spark helped Côte d’Ivoire beat Egypt 72-66 in African qualifiers. Arms Trade Treaty Drive: APSU called for African states to sign, ratify and domesticate the UN Arms Trade Treaty. Development & Skills: TechRise urged Nigerian youths to build AI and digital skills for jobs and business.
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