AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMaritime Security: Nigeria flagged off the Combined Maritime Task Force Gulf of Guinea (CMTF-GoG) in Lagos, bringing Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone into a shared framework to tackle piracy and protect trade. Regional Diplomacy: ECOWAS mourned former Commission President James Victor Gbeho, praising his role in strengthening the bloc’s institutions and regional integration. Gender-Based Violence: Rising GBV cases are stretching shelters and support services, with survivors needing legal, psychosocial and reintegration help beyond emergency care. Education Under Attack: A new global report says attacks on education jumped over 40% in 2024-2025, with major impacts in Nigeria, DRC and Ethiopia. Security & Climate: Ghana’s climate talks urged closer farmer-herder cooperation to reduce climate-driven conflict and improve resilience. Nigeria Economy/Policy: Analysts warn CBN’s HoldCo reforms could force fresh bank capital raises and restructuring, while groups urge the federal government to resist IMF tax proposals. Drugs: NDLEA arrested a Brazil-based Nigerian businessman at Lagos airport after finding cocaine-soaked shirts and towels. World Stage: Zimbabwe won a UN Security Council seat, and Palestine’s president congratulated Harare.
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