AGP Executive Report

State Police Push: Nigeria’s Senate has approved the constitutional amendment to create state police, with lawmakers stressing safeguards against governors misusing the force for political or personal interests. Minimum Wage Talks: The Tinubu government says the ₦70,000 minimum wage no longer matches today’s economic realities and signals fresh negotiations with labour. Aviation & PPP: FG has handed over Enugu’s Akanu Ibiam International Airport to Aero Alliance Limited for financing, expansion and management under a PPP deal. Education Oversight: The education minister has queried FUTO’s VC over alleged irregular appointment of 24 aides, ordering reversal and compliance evidence. Security & Justice: A U.S. court sentenced Anambra LG chairman Franklin Nwadialu to five years over a $3.5m romance scam. Anti-Crime Compliance: CAC and EFCC move to boost PoS operator registration, warning unregistered terminals can fuel financial crimes. Economy & Markets: Nigeria’s equities fell again, losing about ₦958bn as profit-taking hit major stocks. Energy & Cost of Living: Charcoal prices in Bauchi have doubled as gas costs rise, pushing households and small businesses to switch fuels. International Crime: A German court jailed 12 Nigerians for romance scams and money laundering. Sports & Politics: Wike urged Super Eagles players to hear Nigerians’ disappointment after missing the 2026 World Cup.

State Police Push: Nigeria moved closer to state policing as the Senate passed the Constitution Alteration Bill, sending it to state Houses of Assembly for endorsement amid worsening insecurity. Anti-Terror Financing Crackdown: EFCC plans to arraign Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore leader Bello Bodejo over alleged $2.53m money laundering and terrorism financing links. Court/Politics: A Federal High Court ordered INEC to register the Citizens Democratic Alliance within seven days. Economy & Markets: The naira slid 0.72% to N1,380.54/$1 in NAFEX as reserves rose to $51.142bn and oil prices hovered in the lower $70s. Healthcare Labour Crisis: House officers in at least eight federal hospitals began a nationwide strike over unpaid salaries. Agriculture: Gombe cut fertiliser prices by 50% and flagged off wet-season input distribution for farmers. South Africa Xenophobia Fallout: A second batch of 66 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrived in Lagos as anti-immigrant tensions continue. Tech & Payments: Airtime lending and safeguards keep telcos afloat, while fintech Daya raised $2.4m to expand stablecoin cross-border payments.

State Police Push: Nigeria’s Senate has passed the State Police Bill, moving the country toward a federal policing model where states can set up their own forces under national minimum standards and federal oversight. Security Debate: Opposition and analysts warn the reform could empower governors and deepen political violence, even as supporters argue the current centralized police structure can’t cover Nigeria’s diverse security threats. US Sanctions on Terror Financing: The Nigeria Sanctions Committee welcomed US moves blacklisting three BDC firms and Mukhtar Adamu over alleged ISIS-linked terrorism financing, signaling tighter cross-border enforcement. Cost of Living Pressure: NBS-linked reporting shows Nigeria’s minimum wage can buy only about 44 litres of petrol, with petrol prices rising sharply and worsening hardship. Hunger vs Media Row: Atiku and the ADC hit back at the Presidency after Bayo Onanuga said he doesn’t see the hunger Nigerians complain about, calling it denial and disconnect. Sports & Youth: Team Nigeria says it’s ready for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, while Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles contract was extended with improved terms. Tech & AI: NITDA urged responsible AI adoption and digital sovereignty as Nigeria pushes toward a creator-led AI economy. Diaspora Migration: Nigeria and Türkiye discussed a voluntary return and reintegration scheme for undocumented Nigerians.

ECOWAS Court Ruling: Nigeria’s government has been ordered to pay journalist Jide Oyekunle N10m after the court found his assault and detention during the #EndBadGovernance protest violated his rights. Capital Markets Watch: The SEC has ordered a halt to unauthorised promotions for Dangote Refinery’s planned IPO, saying no approval has been filed or granted. Justice Update: A Federal High Court adjourned rapper Odumodublvck’s assault case to October, while another court declared TikToker “Tumma”’s 48-day detention unlawful and awarded N3m damages. Security & Accountability: The US blacklisted three Nigerian bureaux de change and a Nigerian linked to alleged ISIS financing, deepening counter-terrorism pressure on financial networks. State Policing Debate: Tinubu’s camp says state policing is part of needed reforms, as lawyers and parties continue to clash over security failures. Economy & Politics: Tinubu’s spokesman Bayo Onanuga rejected claims of widespread hunger, pointing to roads and support schemes, amid renewed election-year rhetoric. Tech & Governance: Nigeria says it ranks best in Africa for AI governance as it launches an AI readiness report.

State Police Push: President Tinubu has transmitted a Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate to enable state police, with Akpabio promising swift consideration. US Terror Financing Crackdown: The US designated a Nigerian national and three companies as alleged ISIS financial facilitators, freezing assets and deepening counter-terror ties. ECOWAS Court Ruling: ECOWAS ordered Ghana to pay ₦21m damages to a Ghanaian woman married to a Nigerian after wrongful passport denial and blocked entry. Digital Economy Boost: Tinubu told Mastercard’s CEO Nigeria’s youth are tech-ready and backed a plan to train 5m businesses. Clean Energy Industry: Nigeria broke ground on a major solar-powered industrial park in Niger State, aiming for off-grid renewable power for heavy industry. Security Update: Nigerian troops rescued 47 ISWAP captives in Borno. Health Policy Debate: Experts say Nigeria’s sugar tax is too weak to curb diabetes and other diet-related non-communicable diseases. Livestock Data Drive: FG begins validating NLIMS to centralise livestock data for better planning. Human Rights/Detention: Peter Obi warned Sowore’s remand could shrink civic space as protests demand his release. Transport Safety: IGP Disu said fully tinted vehicles won’t be accepted and enforcement is coming.

Security Policy: The federal government is considering tightening Nigeria’s cashless policy again to curb kidnappings by making ransom payments harder to move and easier to track through banks. Waterways & Economy: NIWA has started a clean-up push for inland waterways to tackle waste, oil spillage and pollution, aiming to boost navigation and the blue economy. Telecom Regulation: NCC and CAC introduced new approval steps for telecom ownership changes, requiring NCC no-objection before share transfers affecting 10%+ of a licensee’s capital. Anti-Corruption & Courts: EFCC arrested a travel firm CEO over alleged N68m visa fraud, while former Delta governor Ifeanyi Okowa was sighted at EFCC Lagos over a reported N1.3trn derivation probe. Labour & Health: OAUTHC resident doctors began an indefinite strike over welfare demands. Politics & Democracy: The presidency dismissed Peter Obi’s Tinubu resignation call as “childish,” while civil society groups and parties condemned the remand of Omoyele Sowore. Business & FX: Naira steadied around N1,369/$ as external reserves rose to about $51.06bn; NGX also rebounded modestly.

Business Diplomacy: FNCCI wraps up a maiden Franco-Nigerian executive training in Paris, bringing together leaders in fintech, energy, oil & gas, maritime and hospitality to deepen partnerships. Politics & Governance: Peter Obi renews calls for President Tinubu to resign, citing “monumental failure,” while the Presidency fires back that the demand is “childish,” arguing Nigeria’s presidential system and fixed term make the comparison with UK PM Keir Starmer baseless. Security & Courts: Omoyele Sowore’s bail is revoked and he’s remanded in Kuje after DSS action in court, drawing condemnation from rights groups. Local Development: Tinubu declares an end to neglect of FCT satellite towns as he inaugurates the Karu water supply network. Education & Youth: U.S. opens a fully funded EducationUSA Nigeria Opportunity Fund pathway for eligible students; SDP says it has resolved its leadership crisis and targets 2027 polls. Economy & Markets: Paystack launches a Small Business Program offering eligible merchants up to ₦4m in partner discounts; Nigeria’s bond/T-bill turnover jumps as yields rise. Humanitarian: FG marks World Refugee Day, pledging to shift from palliatives to pathways for refugees, asylum seekers and IDPs.

Traditional Leadership & Unity: President Tinubu celebrates Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe of Onitsha at 85, calling him a symbol of unity, grace and integrity, and praising his peacebuilding and youth empowerment roles. UK Politics: British PM Keir Starmer announces resignation after under two years, with a leadership contest to begin in July. Lagos Economy: Sanwo-Olu says Lagos’ $259.75bn economy makes it Africa’s geoeconomic powerhouse, driven by trade, finance, tech and talent. Security & Rights: Amnesty International warns mob violence threatens the right to life, citing weak accountability; criminologist Prof. Oludayo Tade urges Tinubu to intensify protection of citizens. Elections Watch: INEC declares winners in six by-elections with APC dominating; Yiaga Africa validates Ekiti results but flags vote-buying and turnout discrepancies. Energy & Cost of Living: Petrol prices drop at some Lagos/Ogun stations after Dangote refinery’s gantry price cut; OPEC projects Africa needs $92bn refining investment by 2050, with Nigeria a key driver. Business & Compliance: FG’s new tax rules collide with e-invoicing deadlines, raising pressure on firms; Nigeria’s FX turnover rises to $2.32bn amid equities correction. Aviation Customer Service: Omoyele Sowore blasts Nigerian airlines and NCAA after passengers were stranded for 11 hours at Lagos airport. Climate Investment: Nigeria’s Climate Investment Summit in London unveils high-profile speakers including Sanwo-Olu, Peter Mbah, Benjamin Kalu and UN energy envoy Damilola Ogunbiyi.

PDP Leadership Crisis: Nigeria’s PDP remains stuck in factional fights despite Supreme Court rulings, with analysts blaming deep political animosity and INEC/judiciary failures to clearly settle who leads the party for 2027. Aviation & Infrastructure: Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo says Abia’s governor, Alex Otti, pushed Tinubu to upgrade an airstrip plan into a full international airport, and talks continue for a direct Guangzhou–Enugu cargo flight. Elections Watch: APC swept by-elections across Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano and Kebbi, while PDP held Rivers South-East; APC also won Enugu North and Enugu North senatorial seats, and Ekiti’s governorship results were validated by Yiaga Africa though vote-buying concerns were raised. Security & Kidnapping: Tinubu approved recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to tackle kidnappers and armed groups, as new data shows 279 kidnappings in May and 156 violent incidents with 842 deaths. Power Sector Warning: The IMF warns Nigeria’s below-cost electricity tariffs are creating implicit subsidies and fiscal risks, urging deeper reforms. Data Protection: NDPC says it has built a $12m data privacy ecosystem in three years after the NDPA took effect. International Mobility: Japan raised visa fees for Nigerians sharply, with single-entry jumping to ¥15,000 from ¥3,000.

Anti-corruption & Accountability: SERAP has given Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas a 7-day ultimatum to refund Nigeria’s N110bn lawmakers’ vehicle and allowance spending declared unlawful by a Federal High Court, urging transparency reforms and public hearings. Elections Watch: INEC declared APC’s Prof. Dayo Faduyile winner of the Ondo South senatorial bye-election, while PDP’s Wogu Olaka Johnson won Rivers South-East; in Ekiti, Governor Biodun Oyebanji secured re-election in a landslide with 319,224 votes. Security & Rights: Retired police officers under PROF set June 29 for a fresh protest over pension grievances and demand Tinubu assent to the Police Exit Bill; meanwhile, UN and rights voices warn insecurity and religious freedom violations are deepening. Economy & Markets: Nigeria’s external reserves hit about $51bn, highest since 2009, as the naira weakens slightly; NGX stocks extended losses, shedding N5.64tn in the week ended June 19. Energy & Transport: Diesel price competition intensified as depots undercut Dangote’s rate below ₦1,500/litre; Tinubu approved N111bn for Akwanga–Jos Road Section One and FG greenlights United Nigeria Airlines for new international routes.

Ekiti Election Watch: INEC has started uploading Ekiti governorship polling unit results to IReV, with early figures showing APC’s Biodun Oyebanji winning at some units, while PDP and civil society groups warn of vote-buying tactics shifting from cash to “merchandising” and allege agent substitutions; Electoral Integrity: Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele says there will be no Electoral Act amendment before 2027 polls; Security Update: Troops report killing at least 12 terrorists, arresting 25 suspects and rescuing 40 civilians in one week across theatres; Maritime Crime: Nigerian Navy arrests 13 suspects over illegal black sand mining in Bayelsa; Health Preparedness: FG releases Ebola emergency preparedness funds to states despite no confirmed cases; Economy/Markets: NGX selloff deepens as investors take profit, with the All-Share Index down weekly and equities shedding trillions; Trade & Diplomacy: Nigeria and China set July high-level political talks, while FG launches an air cargo route to East and Southern Africa via RwandAir to boost AfCFTA trade; Diaspora Pressure: Nigerians stranded in South Africa seek urgent clarification and help as repatriation arrangements remain unclear.

Petroleum Corruption Trial: A London jury acquitted former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of bribery charges, ending an 11-year saga while reigniting questions about how a tight network shaped Nigeria’s oil power. Terror Rehabilitation Trust Gap: Nigeria’s deradicalisation programme keeps releasing “repentant” fighters, but public confidence is still low after repeated fears of broken promises. Data Protection & Elections: NDPC opened an investigation into alleged voter data leak involving Nollywood actor Emeka Ike, as INEC denies a major breach. Ekiti Governorship Poll: With 1.06m registered voters, parties trade claims ahead of today’s election, while observers warn about vote buying, misinformation and violence. Security & Media: NUJ warned that unregulated foreign access to Nigeria’s media space may be fuelling insecurity. Economy & FX: The naira slipped again at NAFEX and official reserves rose to about $51bn, the highest in years. Lagos Waterways: Lagos secured €170m from EIB Global to expand electric ferries and modernise waterways under the Omi Eko project. Anti-Fraud Crackdown: EFCC arrested a Nigerian-American over alleged $320m luxury vehicle import fraud. World News Spillover: Xenophobia in South Africa continues to trap Nigerians, with NICASA reporting hunger and homelessness amid evacuation delays.

Customs Reforms: President Tinubu extends Nigeria Customs boss Adewale Adeniyi’s tenure by six months to Feb 2027, citing consolidation of the National Single Window project and orderly succession. Energy & Business: Shell appoints Elohor Aiboni as Executive Vice President and Country Chair Nigeria, making her the first Nigerian to hold the combined top role as the firm deepens investment plans. Environment: Conservationists and stakeholders launch the Nigeria Nature Photography Awards to spotlight biodiversity and push conservation through wildlife and landscape photography. Elections Watch: Ahead of Ekiti’s governorship poll, Yiaga Africa deploys 272 observers to monitor voting and results verification. Health Security: Africa CDC urges the continent to fund its own Ebola response, warning it can’t keep relying on foreign partners as cases rise in Congo and Uganda. South Africa Xenophobia: Ireland deports 42 South Africans after criminality checks, while analysts warn South Africa’s anti-foreigner hate is being fuelled by online threats ahead of June 30. Sports: Super Eagles captaincy debate heats up as ex-international Mutiu Adepoju argues Victor Osimhen shouldn’t be captain. Courts & Justice: Court orders accelerated hearing in a PDP suit against INEC, while another court sentences a man to death over the 2014 Nyanya bomb blast.

FX Watch: The naira kept wobbling as it slid to N1,363/$1 on NAFEX while the official market showed mixed moves—up against the pound and euro—amid tight FX liquidity and profit-taking by investors. Markets: The Nigerian Exchange extended losses for a second day, with the All-Share Index down and market value falling as banks and consumer stocks led declines. Tax Reform: FG released transition guidelines for the Tax Acts 2025, stressing clarity on how old and new tax rules apply to periods before and after Jan 1, 2026. Ebola Preparedness: A Presidential Task Force on Ebola was inaugurated to stop importation, coordinate border and surveillance actions, and target zero cases. Security & Humanitarian: Nigeria’s students’ kidnapping case in Oyo State and the ongoing distress of Nigerians stranded in South Africa dominated headlines, with calls for urgent evacuation support. Energy & Business: Shell named Elohor Aiboni as its first Nigerian EVP and Country Chair; meanwhile, petrol prices began easing as Dangote-led cuts feed into the market. Tech & Commerce: Payaza launched Shopaza, an AI-powered store builder with integrated payments for African merchants.

World Cup 2026: South Africa salvaged a 1-1 draw with Czechia after going behind early, with Teboho Mokoena scoring a late penalty; the result keeps their qualification hopes alive, but a key player is set to miss the next clash vs South Korea. Ekiti Poll: The Court of Appeal in Abuja affirmed Governor Biodun Oyebanji as the APC governorship candidate, while the EU and civil society groups launched a real-time election monitoring hub for Saturday’s Ekiti vote. Anti-Corruption Trial: A witness in the $6bn Mambilla fraud case involving ex-Power Minister Olu Agunloye told the court that EFCC’s FEC record is authentic. Diplomacy: Former INEC boss Prof. Mahmood Yakubu arrived in Doha to begin his ambassadorial assignment. Climate & Flooding: NEC approved N83.2bn for anticipatory action against flooding and climate emergencies. South Africa Xenophobia: Nigeria threatens sanctions against MTN and MultiChoice as FG pushes evacuation plans for Nigerians ahead of June 30. Governance & Economy: Tinubu appointed Kunle Elebute as FRCN board chair and commissioned an Abuja access road, saying no community should be made a victim of national development. Youth & Finance: NYSC and Kudimata flagged off a capital market literacy programme for Nigerian youth.

Digital Broadcasting: Nigeria relaunched its Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme, aiming to complete the analogue-to-digital shift, but many Nigerians say telecom and affordability issues still need urgent attention. Energy & Economy: IPMAN expects another petrol price drop as crude prices fall and lower landing costs reach depots, while Tinubu’s team pushes a halal ecosystem for growth. Maritime & Blue Economy: The National Hydrographic Agency says modern hydrography is key to safer navigation, port development and ocean-data sharing for Nigeria’s Blue Economy. Corporate & Finance: Shell Nigeria appoints Elohor Aiboni as Executive Vice President and Country Chair, replacing Marno de Jong; AFC keeps its AAA rating as reforms and oil recovery support credit strength. Security & Humanitarian: Save the Children warns 161m Nigerians are still without safe water; northeast Nigeria is flagged among the highest-risk famine zones. Tech & Power: First WATT and MTN Nigeria partner to cut diesel use with solar-plus-storage and add EV charging sites. Politics: Peter Obi says he’s ready to die for Nigeria, stressing leaders must confront insecurity beyond election talk. Court Update: UK court acquits ex-oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of bribery charges.