AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFuel & Transport Costs: Dangote Refinery’s latest petrol gantry hike to N1,350/litre has pushed many filling stations to about N1,395 in Abuja/Lagos, with crude now above $100—raising pressure on transport, food and logistics. Trade & Imports: Nigeria’s passenger vehicle imports jumped 146% to N1.18tn in H1 2026, while the transport equipment import bill rose to N3.73tn as transport policy shifts and tariff changes feed import demand. Markets: NGX market value hit N215.09tn after a N65.4tn surge in eight months, buoyed by investor confidence and earnings. Policy & Governance: New reports allege $10.2m US lobbying spend by Tinubu and Atiku camps under FARA—sparking debate on opportunity cost versus domestic needs. Diplomacy & Security: Nigeria suspended official visits to South Africa over xenophobic attacks; Nigerians in SA demand stronger action and reparations. Skills & Jobs: NASENI trained 220 youths in Benue on solar installation and household product production with starter packs. BRICS & Trade Finance: At BRICS in India, Nigeria’s leaders reiterated support for multilateral trade; BRICS discussions also pushed local-currency settlement to cut transaction costs, with no push for a common BRICS currency. Extradition & Fraud: Six Nigerians extradited from South Africa to the US over alleged $6m+ romance scams.
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