AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFrance–Africa Reset: Macron wrapped the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi by praising Ruto’s “bold” co-chairing and unveiling a €23bn ($27bn) investment push, with Ruto repeating “sovereignty” as the new deal’s headline—while critics say it’s a rebrand of old extraction. Niger Security: In Niger State, troops rescued a woman and four children after an ambush operation against suspected terrorists, while police also arrested suspects over armed robbery and tricycle theft. Sahel Extremism: Boko Haram fighters are reported to be fleeing Lake Chad islands after Chadian strikes with support from Nigeria and Niger, with fishermen among those affected. Hajj Logistics: NAHCON says Saudi Arabia has licensed its 2026 Hajj clinics, as Flynas airlifts Nigerian pilgrims to Madinah and Niger begins its own airlift of intending pilgrims. Local Politics: Lagos Assembly Speaker Obasa declares he’ll contest for a federal Reps seat in Agege. Business & Jobs: Dangote partners Niger State to drive industrialisation, including a long-term rice supply deal and a planned rice mill.
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