AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCourt Ruling: Nigeria’s FCT High Court has sustained the arrest warrant against former Humanitarian Affairs minister Sadiya Umar Farouq in a fraud case tied to $1.3m and N746.7m, keeping the bench warrant active after her absence at resumed proceedings. Sahel Security: Fighting in Mali keeps escalating after a surprise offensive by Tuareg separatists and an al-Qaeda-linked coalition, with Bamako under pressure and Russian-linked forces also implicated. Benin Trade & Food Prices: In Benin City, palm oil prices have inched down, bringing “fragile relief” to traders and consumers, but locals warn unstable supply and transport costs could push prices up again. Regional Payments: Lomé hosted talks on digitalizing social benefit payments across West and Central Africa, with a focus on interoperable systems and financial inclusion. Border Security: Nigeria’s boundary commission is pushing clearer border demarcation with Benin and Togo to strengthen security and cross-border cooperation. Flood Disruption (Kwara): Flooding after the Moro Bridge collapse has stranded commuters and disrupted access routes, worsening an already fragile transport situation.
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