AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSecurity in Nigeria: Suspected Boko Haram militants killed at least 18 villagers in Borno’s Marte area after an ambush while people collected firewood; troops launched clearance operations as others were reported missing. Health crisis in DR Congo: Ebola deaths have surpassed 4,000 with about 8,300 confirmed cases across seven provinces, as insecurity and a burned transit centre disrupt response efforts. Regional diplomacy: SADC chair Cyril Ramaphosa will lead participation at the AU mid-year coordination meeting in Egypt, focusing on continental integration and AfCFTA progress. Education governance: WAEC appointed Nigeria’s Dr Amos Dangut as Registrar/CEO for a five-year term starting October 2026, after his role leading WAEC’s Nigerian office. Economy & trade: Stanbic IBTC’s Nigeria PMI rose to 56.4 in September, signaling the strongest private-sector expansion since February 2022. Logistics deal: DP World and TGI Group expanded their Nigeria partnership, with TGI expected to become a shareholder in DP World Logistics Limited pending approvals. Food prices watch: El Niño is expected to push up costs for coffee and other foods amid existing supply-chain strains.
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