AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCapital Market Boost: FTSE Russell confirmed Nigeria’s reclassification to Frontier Market status effective September 21, with Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele saying it validates reforms and should deepen access for international investors. Foreign Exchange Update: Nigeria’s external reserves hit $53.11bn, the highest in 17 years, as CBN data showed steady FX inflows. Security & Kidnapping: Reports say kidnappers collected about ₦7.78bn in ransom in one year, while Kogi police confirmed the rescue of 11 abducted NYSC members after a bus ambush. Maritime Enforcement: NIMASA moves to tighten compliance with Nigeria’s Cabotage rules, warning cabotage vessel owners and operators to meet ownership, registration, manning and documentation requirements. Sports & Business: Nigeria’s NFF ends its 11-year Nike deal and signs a record $8.5m Adidas kit agreement; meanwhile, MoMo PSB appoints ex-Flutterwave COO Bode Abifarin as CEO. Health & Environment: NDLEA begins training over 100 counsellors to standardise drug rehabilitation, while NESREA sealed four Nasarawa facilities over pollution and regulatory breaches. Lagos Governance: Lagos warns residents who refuse to pay waste fees could face criminal sanctions as the state tightens PSP waste management oversight.
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