AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCampus Security: Students at the Federal University of Technology, Minna (Niger State) protested after repeated armed robberies and attacks, blocking the main gate and demanding urgent action to protect students living off-campus. Rights Under Pressure in Niger: Niger’s new penal code has triggered a “witch-hunt” with dozens arrested and services for LGBTQ+ men reportedly shut down, as authorities prosecute “indecent or unnatural acts” with up to 10 years in prison. Flood Risk & Water Safety: NEMA warned of high flood risk in five Kwara LGAs and flagged wider climate impacts; NiMet also issued flash-flood alerts for Lagos and other coastal states. River Niger Flood Control: CPI urged Kogi State and the federal government to dredge the River Niger and build more dams to curb recurring flooding. Pollution Response: Rivers State Governor Fubara pledged swift action after protests over a prolonged gas leak and environmental pollution in Bille, stressing impacts on clean water and livelihoods. Health & Environment Link: A World Bank water-safety review raised alarm that lead testing is largely missing from drinking-water projects, despite lead being a major health threat.
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