AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLocal Governance: Governors still “strangle” local councils 26 months after the Supreme Court affirmed financial autonomy, with no council directly receiving Federation Account allocations—fueling poor service delivery and insecurity. Elections & Rights: The ADC tells INEC to publish a clear nationwide PVC timetable to prevent voter suppression, while DRLI renews calls for an independent audit of INEC electoral technologies ahead of 2027. South Africa Xenophobia: Nigeria’s National Assembly suspends all official visits and boycotts South Africa-hosted legislative activities after reported xenophobic killings of Nigerians; lawmakers cite grave concern over violence and intimidation. Economy & Taxes: Businesses and tax professionals raise fresh concerns over Nigeria’s new tax regime, warning about VAT refunds, compliance burdens and uncertainty for SMEs. Aviation & Labour: FG begins paying N18bn severance to 2,700 ex-Nigeria Airways workers after a 22-year wait, alongside N1.1bn exit benefits to 175 civil service retirees. Security: COAS warns today’s solutions won’t match tomorrow’s threats as the Army pushes updated strategies for evolving security challenges. Diplomacy/Trade: Nigeria and China deepen tourism cooperation as VP Shettima heads to India for BRICS talks.
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