AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoConservation Recognition: National Geographic/Buffett has named Nigerian conservation ecologist Dr Iroro Tanshi and Mexican marine biologist Mauricio Hoyos Padilla for leadership in protecting biodiversity, highlighting mentorship and public outreach. Energy Policy Tension: South Africa’s Eskom claims a year without load-shedding, but critics warn the “success” may be the early phase of a utility death spiral as rooftop solar, private generation and wheeled power grow. Telecom Growth: Ericsson reports 5G subscriptions topped 3.1 billion in Q1 2026, with uplink traffic rising and network slicing moving into mainstream differentiated services. Publishing & Reading Culture: Queer Coalition’s “Read with Pride” summer challenge invites campus communities to read LGBTQIA+ themed books, rewarding participation across genres. Tech for Africa’s Minerals: InVert Graphite is set to acquire RapidPulse processing tech from Curtin University, aiming to produce battery-grade graphite from Tanzania samples with higher purity in fewer steps. Books & Leadership (Nigeria): Robert Abdullahi-Johnson, PhD, author and publisher, has released leadership-focused titles including Leadership Renaissance in Nigeria.
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