AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoExtreme Heat Alert: A new University of Chicago Climate Impact Lab report warns “super El Niño” could drive up to 451,000 excess heat deaths worldwide by February 2027, with the Sahel hit hardest—projecting about 66,800 additional deaths across Niger, Chad, Nigeria and Sudan, and roughly 10,000 in Niger alone. Weather Watch: NiMet has issued thunderstorm warnings for 15 states plus the FCT on Sept 24, urging residents and motorists to take precautions. Women & Food Security: Niger’s small-scale women farmers (SWOFON) are pushing for stronger agricultural budgets, better service delivery, gender-friendly machinery, and security for women farmers. Mining & Safety: Niger’s mining future is under scrutiny after a uranium deal tied to Madaouela raised concerns about experience, safeguards, and state participation. Accountability in Custody: Niger-related outrage continues after reports of 37 miners dying in NSCDC custody, with calls for transparent, independent investigations. Pollution & Infrastructure: NSCDC says it arrested suspects for vandalising an NNPC pipeline in Abuja, recovering cut petroleum pipes.
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