AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSecurity & Governance: Nigeria’s Senate rejected a second motion to probe military spending, despite rising insecurity and defence budget concerns, leaving critics asking why oversight isn’t matching the scale of kidnappings and attacks. Education Under Attack: In Oyo State, abducted pupils and teachers remain in captivity after school raids; reports say kidnappers have issued demands including the release of detained terror-linked figures, ransom, vehicles and Sharia-related conditions. Publishing & AI: New York Times publisher A. G. Sulzberger warned AI firms are “strip-mining” journalism, threatening the economics of news; he says the paper has spent millions on lawsuits over AI use of copyrighted reporting. Health Research: Ethiopian schoolchildren show measurable gut microbiome differences tied to food insecurity, pointing to biological impacts beyond nutrition alone. Mining & Royalties: Ghana’s small-scale miners outproduced large-scale operators in 2025, but the industry warns proposed sliding-scale royalties could deter investment. Arts & Culture: South Africa’s Artscape Women’s Humanity Festival returns with a rights-focused theme, while a South African fashion label faces backlash over incorrect flag display.
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