AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUranium & Trade Corridor: Niger’s military-led government renewed political backing for Global Atomic’s Dasa uranium project, with officials visiting the site and pushing for stronger mining investment and an export corridor with Algeria. Eid Security: Niger State Police arrested 27 suspected hoodlums in raids across Suleja ahead of Eid-el-Kabir, recovering weapons and suspected drugs. Humanitarian Relief: The Aliko Dangote Foundation, with Niger State, distributed 25,000 bags of 10kg rice to vulnerable households across all 25 LGAs to cushion Eid hardship. Eid & Peace Messaging: Niger’s Catholic bishops urged Muslims and Christians to deepen peace and solidarity, praying for security across Niger and the Sahel. Local Business & Jobs: Fidelity Bank reported 38% growth in gross earnings to N434.95bn in Q1 2026, with assets rising to N11.35tn and deposits to N7.38tn. Innovation & Environment: A Nigerien teen’s “Pantipads” project turns agricultural waste into biodegradable sanitary pads, shortlisted for the 2026 Earth Prize. Policy & Governance: A court ordered INEC to amend its 2027 election timetable to match the Electoral Act’s timelines for party registers and candidate substitutions.
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