AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCourt Ruling Clock: Nigeria’s Federal High Court in Abuja has set May 26 to deliver judgment in the suit challenging Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility for the 2027 presidential election, after parties filed briefs and INEC stayed away for lack of representation—raising fresh stakes for the race. Literary Spotlight: The DAG Prize for Literature has named its finalists for the $20,000 award, with the shortlist drawn from 220 applications. Media & Health Push: Merck Foundation says it has 124 media winners across 32 countries for its 2025 awards, and is now opening applications for 2026 recognition. Publishing & Culture: Durban kicked off the Articulate Africa Book and Arts Fair 2026, with Dr Gcina Mhlophe drawing crowds as the city leans into UNESCO City of Literature status. Economy Under Strain: A Nigeria-focused commentary warns that missing labour and budget implementation data is turning economic governance into “selective transparency,” leaving citizens without verifiable facts.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.