AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeat and health: A new US study in The Lancet Planetary Health warns that climate change will expose older people to dangerous heat more often than previously thought, with Niger flagged among countries facing high heat plus poverty and limited cooling. Roads and governance: Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Works says the Benin–Onitsha road was already deteriorating before Tinubu’s administration, arguing current repairs are constrained by an existing concession deal. Security and terror: Suspected Lakurawa attackers killed about 30 worshippers during Friday prayers in Sokoto’s Kebbe area, the latest in a wave of attacks in northwest Nigeria. Kidnapping update (Niger): American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout was released after nine months in captivity in Niger, with reports pointing to Libyan forces led by Khalifa Haftar as key brokers. ECOWAS jobs for youth: ECOWAS announced 60 startups will compete for $65,000 (about N91m) in regional awards, with applications drawn from thousands across West Africa. Local politics (Niger State): A Niger APC chieftain warned Tinubu not to rely on governors and political elites for 2027, saying the Osun election showed they can’t deliver votes.
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