AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoGas Emergency: Civil society groups are urging Nigeria to declare an environmental and public health emergency in Bille, Rivers State, where gas has reportedly bubbled from wells, waterways and homes for a year. They say the crisis has been linked to 11 deaths and is threatening drinking water and fishing. Climate Resilience: The World Bank warns that El Niño-driven droughts and extreme rainfall put food, energy and infrastructure at risk, and says resilience should be built into development plans. Niger Basin: Nigeria’s government has ordered faster implementation of the Niger Basin climate-change programme. Energy Security: Niger’s Zinder refinery no longer produces a gasoline surplus for export, while domestic supply gaps have led to fuel imports from Algeria. Regional Power: A 330kV transmission project linking Niger with four West African neighbours is more than 75% complete, but insecurity and construction delays could slow delivery.
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