AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoPolitical Accountability: Opposition in Nigeria’s Borno State is pushing for an independent probe after a “non-existent” ₦4bn rail project appeared as “100% completed” in the 2025 budget report, with officials calling it an administrative error and critics asking where the money went. Security & Governance: Nigeria’s Senate suspended work on the State Police Bill at an emergency plenary following the death of MP Yaya Tongo, while the NSA said tackling terrorism and cybercrime needs cooperation with trusted partners. Public Safety Ahead of Protests: South Africa’s police say they’re ready for planned 30 June demonstrations, flagging KZN hotspots and warning against violence and intimidation. Media Integrity: Nigeria’s NFF urged the public to verify social media claims after fake accounts falsely linked Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre to WAFCON exclusion/bribery stories. Healthcare & Brand Impact: Merck Foundation marked World Health Day with a push on scholarships and capacity building, citing 2,600+ healthcare scholarships across 52 countries. Marketing/Comms Spotlight: CNN’s Global Perspectives event is set for Doha on 29 Oct, with Media City Qatar as host partner, underscoring Africa-and-tech focused media programming.
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