AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNigeria’s Growth Push: Nigeria’s economy grew 4.43% in Q2 2026 and is on track for a $1tn GDP target by 2030, with manufacturing, agriculture and services all expanding. Education Costs Reset: JAMB and WAEC set a one-off N4,000 fee for O’Level result verification, ending repeated charges by institutions. Fuel Subsidy Politics: Atiku attacks Tinubu over fuel pricing and says he’ll review NELFUND and offer debt forgiveness for qualifying students. Digital Infrastructure Investment: WIOCC secured $300m from AFC and Vision Invest to expand open-access data centres and fibre across Africa. Food Security Reality Check: Somalia’s early warning systems are spotlighted as a model for turning data into action, while Africa’s child nutrition gap is blamed on affordability, not advice. Housing Pressure in Lagos: Homeownership in Lagos sits at 31% as rents surge, with prime land now costing about $1m for 507sqm. Energy Frontier: Namibia’s Mopane field reserves jump 57% and Nigeria’s refining push is framed as a regional shift toward processing. Sports & Youth Pipeline: Nigeria’s D’Tigress slip to 10th in FIBA rankings, while basketball leaders warn Nigeria needs stronger grassroots development.
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