AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoPower & Infrastructure Security: TCN says vandals destroyed 14 spans of its 132kV line in Niger State, warning repairs could cost at least ₦32m and disrupt power to hospitals and businesses. Mining & Local Stability: Niger State shut six illegal mineral processing sites in Mariga and Kontagora, pairing enforcement with peace talks to reduce host-community tensions. Finance for Niger’s Recovery: NAB Consulting completed a €250m structured finance facility for Niger, co-arranged with Coris Bank Niger and backed by Afreximbank, targeting agriculture, energy, healthcare, infrastructure and SMEs. Agribusiness & Livelihoods: A NABARD-supported WADI project (Tata Steel Foundation) expanded orchard farming across 36 villages in Saraikela-Kharsawan, boosting incomes through water conservation and sustainable livelihoods. Human Capital & Inclusion: Niger begins disbursing CCT support via debit cards for 46,533 economic shock beneficiaries under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Skills & Jobs: Ilorin Innovation Hub targets youth earnings of up to $2,000 monthly through AI and digital entrepreneurship programmes. Regional Trade Link: Algeria breaks ground on its Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline segment, aiming to move Nigerian gas toward European markets via Niger.
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