AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPress Freedom Watch: WAJSIC’s “The Sahel: The State of the Media 2025–2026” flags worsening conditions for journalists across Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, citing legal curbs, surveillance, economic pressure and intimidation. Energy & Investment: Niger State begins a 100MW solar power project after securing a $150m IsDB loan, with a $10m state counterpart, aiming to expand electricity access and jobs. Health Regulation: NAFDAC vows tougher action against producers of banned alcoholic beverages under 200ml, after a week of nationwide enforcement. US Consular Shift: The US will stop routine visa processing at its Abuja mission and 24 other African posts from August 1, moving services to regional hubs. Regional Diplomacy: Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye starts a first visit to Mali as new ECOWAS chair, seeking dialogue despite the Sahel states’ ECOWAS exit. Local Governance & Land: Niger State moves to curb land grabbing and revoke undeveloped allocations, while also setting up Farmers-Herders Peace Committees to reduce clashes. Banking Spotlight: Zenith Bank’s 2026 Q1 results show faster growth in profits, net interest and fees, reinforcing its push as a top pan-African lender.
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