AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMaritime Security Push: Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff says President Tinubu will soon flag off the AU’s combined maritime task force for the Gulf of Guinea, with Lagos as the hub and Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria already onboard—aimed at tackling transnational crime and terrorism. Ports Modernisation: Port chiefs warn Africa can’t grow with obsolete infrastructure; Abubakar Dantsoho urges deep-sea upgrades, tech and investment so ports can handle larger vessels and keep cargo moving. Digital Connectivity vs China: The US Trade and Development Agency is funding a feasibility study for about 1,500 American-made mobile base stations across Nigeria, Benin, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to expand service in off-grid areas. Education Tension: ASUU’s Benin Zone threatens to shut down public universities unless the 2025 agreement is fully implemented, accusing government of selective allowance payments and stalled monitoring. Health Watch: A new Shigellosis-focused report highlights rising concern over outbreaks and who is most at risk.
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