AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLand Degradation & Drought Resilience: UN officials warned that land restoration is far behind what’s needed, with droughts worsening and financing gaps blocking national drought plans. Flood Impacts: A new report says Nigeria lost about $1.73bn to flooding from 2024 to H1 2026, blaming poor urban planning, drainage failures, deforestation and environmental degradation. Heat Risk for Older People: Research highlights that extreme heat becomes dangerous much sooner for people aged 60+, raising urgent climate-health concerns. Sahel Mobility & Conflict: IOM-linked research tracked over 60,000 transhumant animals and 2,000 herders entering Ghana from the Sahel, underscoring pressure on land and farmer-herder relations. Niger Nutrition at Grassroots: Niger and UNICEF urged local government chairmen to prioritise nutrition in budgets under the N-25 initiative, targeting pregnant women and children under five. Niger Delta Oil & Environment: Niger Delta leaders pushed for agriculture and sustainable livelihoods beyond oil, while legal and policy debates continue around environmental remediation and just transitions. Uranium in Niger: Atomic Eagle says it has secured a new mining convention for Madaouela uranium, with resource estimates and permitting progress drawing attention.
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