AGP Executive Report

Flood Preparedness: Nigeria’s FG issued a fresh nationwide flood alert for heavy rains expected June 22–July 5, warning riverine, coastal and poorly drained areas—including Niger State and the FCT—to activate contingency plans. Tragedy on the Ground: In Niger State’s Mokwa, a 13-year-old drowned in floodwaters after a culvert blockage during construction, highlighting how weak drainage works can turn weather into disaster. Safer Schools, Still Underfunded: Stakeholders say Nigeria’s Safe School Initiative is held back by lack of funds and fencing, even as patrol units keep visiting schools in states like Enugu and others. Solar + Industry Push in Niger: Niger State handed over 500 hectares to AIG for a solar farm and industrial park, aiming to attract investment and jobs. Climate Justice in the Niger Delta: COSET and partners urged governments and host communities to protect the environment and deliver justice for pollution and climate-change victims. Blue Economy Governance: Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy minister called for stronger federal-state-private collaboration to move from policy to action. Lake Chad Wildlife Hope: A new study estimates about 2.48 million waterbirds use Lake Chad, offering a conservation baseline despite conflict. Oil Pollution Accountability: NGOs sued TotalEnergies in France seeking documents and stronger action over environmental damage tied to an onshore Nigerian asset sale. Niger LGBTQ Crackdown: Niger reports arrests under a new penal code, with HIV services warning people are going into hiding and losing access to prevention and care.

Blue Economy Push: Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy minister urged faster implementation of the National Policy by linking federal, state, private sector and communities to turn ocean and inland-water assets into jobs and environmental gains. Flood and Rainfall Risk: Nigeria’s climate officials warned that heavier downpours are overwhelming drainage and rivers, urging immediate flood preparedness as rainy season peaks; regional flooding also hit West Africa, with Côte d’Ivoire reporting rising deaths. Sahel Climate Resilience: Niger and Senegal’s “Great Green Wall” blueprint was highlighted as a Sahel restoration path, while flood-preparedness efforts and river safety sensitization were reported in Nigeria. Biodiversity Hope: Researchers reported signs of recovery for West African leopards, with density rising in Benin’s Pendjari National Park despite ongoing security threats. Pollution Alarm in Rivers: Nigeria moved to respond to Bille community gas seepage, with fears of contaminated groundwater and health impacts prompting urgent intervention. Niger Security and Environment Link: Inter-communal violence in Niger state killed dozens, threatening farming and livelihoods that depend on stable land and water. World Bank Climate Funding Shift: The World Bank dropped a climate lending target, raising concerns for Africa’s adaptation and resilience funding.

Flood Preparedness Push: Nigeria’s climate officials urged immediate action as heavy rains intensify, warning climate change is shifting rainfall patterns toward short, extreme downpours that overwhelm drainage and displace communities. Erosion Threat in Anambra: Residents of Enugwu-Agidi and Ogidi in Anambra appealed for urgent state and federal intervention as worsening erosion is damaging homes, blocking movement, and even threatening parts of a teaching hospital—linked by locals to illegal stone mining. River Niger Safety Drive: NEMA and NIWA ran a waterways sensitization in Anambra to boost flood preparedness, promote early warning response, and stress life-jacket use to protect people and the environment. Oil & Environment in Court: NGOs sued TotalEnergies in France to force disclosure of environmental plans tied to its planned sale of a Nigerian onshore stake, arguing divestment lacks a clear remediation blueprint. Blue Economy with Conditions: The Olu of Warri urged blue-economy investors to prioritize host-community wellbeing and fair benefit-sharing, warning against private-pocket gains. Sahel Restoration Lens: A new report spotlights the Great Green Wall’s Sahel-wide push to restore degraded land through trees, farming, water harvesting, and community land management. Niger LGBTQ+ Crackdown: In Niger, HIV support services warn a “witch-hunt” climate after the 2026 penal code criminalized same-sex relations, with arrests reportedly disrupting services. Energy Infrastructure Hit by Flooding: TCN declared force majeure on Lagos substations after flooding damaged transformers, showing how extreme weather can ripple into power supply. Coffee Revolution Training: Cross River trained 700+ smallholder farmers and extension officers for its “Coffee Revolution,” aiming for sustainable rural livelihoods.

Sahel Restoration: The Great Green Wall gets renewed focus as Senegal and Niger push a Sahel blueprint to restore degraded land, fight desertification, and protect livelihoods through reforestation, water harvesting, and community-led land management. Flood Preparedness: Niger’s climate risk is rising, and Nigerien authorities are urged to prepare now as heavier downpours overwhelm drainage and displace communities; NEMA also joins NIWA for River Niger safety sensitization and flood preparedness. Jihadist Violence in Niger: A week of reporting highlights Niger’s worsening security situation, with major attacks hitting strategic military sites and the capital area, underscoring how instability threatens development and environmental recovery. LGBTQ+ Crackdown: HIV workers in Niger warn of a “witch-hunt” after the 2026 penal code criminalised homosexuality, with arrests disrupting support services and pushing LGBTQ+ people into hiding. Green Governance & Health: Niger also sees civil society and partners pushing practical, community-focused initiatives—like training and local programmes—to strengthen resilience and public wellbeing alongside environmental priorities.

Campus 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.

Flood Risk Watch: Nigeria’s NiMet warns Lagos and other coastal states of flash-flood risk today after forecasts of sustained heavy rain. Disaster Preparedness: NEMA flags five Kwara LGAs (Edu, Baruten, Kaiama, Moro, Patigi) for high flood risk in 2026, citing erratic rainfall and heat impacts on farming, health, transport and water. Sahel Security & Human Cost: A new wave of jihadist attacks hits Niger hard, with assaults on key military outposts and attempts to breach Diori Hamani International Airport, underscoring how insecurity keeps destabilising the region. Oil & Environment: Rivers State governor Fubara pledges swift action over gas leakage and pollution affecting the Bille community, responding to peaceful protests. Blue Economy Debate: At Kenya’s Our Ocean summit, governments pledged marine protection and offshore wind, but offshore oil and gas expansion stayed largely unchallenged. Water Safety Gap: A World Bank water-security review finds “lead” testing is missing from active drinking-water projects in many countries, raising concerns for public health. Infrastructure & Waterways: Lagos orders demolition of illegal structures blocking drainage channels in Agungi, Ajiran and Ikota to curb flooding.

Fuel Pricing Transparency: Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council says it’s in talks with petrol marketers and regulators to make pump prices more transparent and fair, so prices track global crude movements without squeezing operators. Power Sector Digital Shift: Niger Delta Power Holding Company says AI and machine learning are improving generation operations through predictive maintenance, cutting outages and maintenance costs. Niger Flood Risk: Nigeria’s 2026 flood outlook flags high-risk zones across many states and the FCT, with a community-based forecasting system meant to speed up warnings and response. Niger Health Data: STRICAAN routine immunisation work in Adamawa and Niger uses digital tools to enumerate households and identify zero-dose children for targeted vaccination planning. Niger Environment & Livelihoods: Rivers State governor vows swift action on Bille community gas leakage and pollution after peaceful protests, highlighting the pressure on oil-and-gas host communities. Accountability Pressure: SERAP gives Nigeria’s National Assembly a seven-day ultimatum to investigate alleged diversion of over ₦6.3bn in constituency project funds, pushing for recovery and prosecution. Niger Delta Pollution Enforcement: The Nigerian Navy reports seizing suspected illegally refined diesel in Rivers, targeting environmental and maritime crime risks.

Oil & Gas Pollution Response: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara pledged swift action over a gas leak and environmental pollution hitting the Bille community in Akuku-Toru, after peaceful protesters raised the issue at Government House in Port Harcourt. Maritime Environment & Blue Economy: Fubara also warned against foreign fishing trawlers illegally scooping sea food along Nigeria’s coast without compensation, urging stronger protection of the Gulf of Guinea’s blue economy. Power & Clean Energy Tech: Niger Delta Power Holding Company says AI and machine learning are improving generation operations through predictive maintenance, cutting forced outages and maintenance costs. Flood Risk & Drainage Enforcement: Lagos ordered the demolition of illegal structures blocking drainage channels in Agungi, Ajiran and Ikota to restore waterways and curb flooding. Governance & Accountability: SERAP gave Nigeria’s National Assembly a seven-day ultimatum to investigate alleged diversion of ₦6.3bn constituency funds, or face legal action. Niger Delta Security: The Nigerian Navy says it destroyed an emerging militant camp in Rivers and seized about 22,870 litres of illegally refined diesel. Health Data for Coverage: STRICAAN reports digital tools enumerated 624,000 households in Adamawa and Niger and identified 90,000 zero-dose children for targeted immunisation.

Governance & Accountability: SERAP has urged Nigeria’s Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to urgently refer allegations of possible diversion or non-accounting of ₦6.3bn in constituency project funds to anti-corruption agencies, demanding contractor disclosure and recovery of any missing money. Environment & Health: Ogun State says recurring gas emissions in Ijebu-Ode are linked to natural underground geological activity (methane and sulphide along the Ifewara–Zungeru fault line), and will reopen affected schools after safety reviews. Transport & Safety (Niger): Suleja Local Government has banned articulated vehicles, especially fuel tankers, from township roads to protect residents and reduce road damage. Water & Climate Risk: NEMA warns 132 local government areas in 23 states plus FCT face high flood risk in 2026, pushing states to clear drains, set shelters, and strengthen early warning. Energy Transition: Nigeria’s gas push gets a boost as media engagement highlights rising gas production and progress on the OB3 River Niger crossing. Blue Economy: Rivers State calls for action against foreign fishing trawlers that harvest sea food without compensation.

Water Access: A new global map shows where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach, with over 2 billion people lacking safe water at home. Energy & Climate: Nigeria’s power sector is turning to AI for predictive maintenance to cut outages and costs, while a wider study warns carbon pricing burdens households unevenly. Blue Economy & Fisheries: Rivers State urges stronger action against foreign fishing trawlers that harvest Nigeria’s sea food without compensation. Health & Resilience (Niger): Niger State has inaugurated a 28-member health advisory committee to strengthen a more responsive, resilient health system. Flood Preparedness: NEMA says many areas across Nigeria face high flood risk in 2026, pushing states to clear drains, set shelters, and improve early warning. Clean Cooking: An IEA report flags that Sub-Saharan Africa is still falling behind on clean cooking, with the clean-cooking gap set to worsen by 2027. Sahel Security & Politics: The AES bloc (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger) wraps up a summit in Ouagadougou, deepening security and integration plans as ties with ECOWAS shift. Governance Watch: SERAP demands a Senate probe into alleged diversion of ₦6.3bn constituency funds. Transport Safety (Niger): Suleja Local Government bans articulated vehicles from township roads to protect residents and reduce road damage.

Flood Preparedness in Niger: Niger’s emergency agencies are stepping up ahead of the 2026 rainy season after NEMA warned of high flood risk across parts of the country, with Niger State convening stakeholders to check readiness, equipment, and coordination for rapid response. Health System Resilience in Niger: Niger Governor Umaru Bago inaugurated a 28-member state health advisory committee in Minna to strengthen evidence-based decision-making and improve collaboration across the health sector. Clean Cooking Crisis: A new IEA report warns that harmful cooking fuels still leave nearly 970 million people in sub-Saharan Africa without clean options, with the gap expected to push beyond 1 billion by 2027. Carbon Pricing Fairness: A study of 88 countries finds carbon costs don’t hit only the poorest—within-income differences can matter more than income itself, raising questions for how governments design climate policy. Oil Theft Crackdown (Rivers): The Nigerian Navy recovered about 52,600 litres of suspected stolen crude and seized materials linked to illegal refining in Okrika, Rivers. Sahel Security & Diplomacy: The AES bloc (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger) wrapped up a summit in Ouagadougou, while Burkina Faso moves further away from France amid shifting regional alliances.

Sahel Peace & Flood Readiness: Niger’s NEMA met stakeholders to check 2026 flood emergency preparedness, using NiMet seasonal climate forecasts and NIHSA flood outlooks to push better coordination and response capacity. Regional Security Realignment: The AES bloc (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger) wrapped a summit in Ouagadougou, while Burkina Faso severed ties with France—another sign of shifting Sahel alliances. Oil Theft Crackdown (Niger Delta): Nigeria’s Navy recovered about 52,600 litres of suspected stolen crude in Rivers and seized materials linked to illegal refining, disrupting supply chains feeding criminal camps. Clean Cooking Health Warning: An IEA report says nearly 970 million people in sub-Saharan Africa still lack clean cooking fuels, with the gap set to exceed 1 billion by 2027—linking household air pollution to major health and environmental harm. Niger Delta Power & Community: Leaders praised progress on Kaduna’s Rigasa electricity project, after years of erratic supply. Agriculture Skills for Resilience: Niger trained youths, women and agripreneurs on hydroponic farming, focusing on water-saving and sustainable production. Mining Oversight Concern: A new report warns that mining booms can trigger environmental crises without stronger oversight.

Flood Preparedness in Niger: NEMA convened Niger State stakeholders to check readiness for the 2026 flood season, reviewing response agencies’ equipment and coordination ahead of forecasts from NiMet and NIHSA. Forest Security & Insecurity Spillover: Nigeria’s push to deploy forest guards is being questioned as too small for vast, poorly policed forest corridors used for kidnappings and banditry across states including Niger. Mining & Environmental Risk: Experts warn Nigeria’s mining expansion could worsen pollution and social conflict unless environmental oversight, enforcement, rehabilitation rules, and community safeguards are strengthened. Hydroponics for Food Resilience: Niger trained youths, women and agripreneurs on hydroponic farming, focusing on water conservation and sustainable production. Oil Theft Crackdown (Niger Delta): The Nigerian Navy recovered about 52,600 litres of suspected stolen crude and seized items for illegal refining in Rivers, disrupting illicit supply chains. Sahel Peacebuilding: Religious leaders and partners in Niger discussed collective action for lasting peace, with calls for better media roles and sustainable financing for reconciliation.

Flood Preparedness in Niger: NEMA convened Niger and state agencies to check readiness for the 2026 flood season, using NiMet seasonal forecasts and NIHSA outlooks to strengthen coordination and emergency response. Waterway Cleanup: DESOPADEC board chair Nani and MD Ochonogor inspected desilting works, including canal clearing and waste removal, and urged culvert reconstruction where runoff overwhelms drainage. Sahel Peace & Media Role: Religious leaders and traditional authorities in Niger backed community-based peacebuilding, while participants stressed that journalists must curb misinformation and hate speech to reduce communal tensions. Journalism Under Pressure (Mali): Mali detained journalists under cybercrime laws, highlighting rising repression risks for media workers across the region. HIV/AIDS Declaration Split: The UN adopted a new HIV/AIDS political declaration without consensus for the first time in decades after votes against it, reflecting growing policy divisions. Clean Energy Supply Chain (Global): China’s CISCE showcased a shift toward low-carbon energy and AI-enabled smart grids, signaling how clean tech supply chains are scaling. Nuclear Ambitions (Africa): Analysts say SMRs could expand electricity access, with countries including Niger among those advancing nuclear plans. Hydroponics Training (Niger State): Niger trained youths, women, and agripreneurs on hydroponic farming, focusing on water conservation and sustainable practices.

Hydroponic Farming Push: Nigeria’s FG and Niger State trained 100 youths, women and agripreneurs on hydroponics, covering setup, seedling and nutrient management, water conservation and agribusiness—aimed at making farming a greener livelihood. Gas Flaring Alarm: A World Bank report says gas flaring rose for a third straight year, with Nigeria among the top nine flaring countries in 2025—fueling soot, health risks and climate harm. Methane & Community Rights: Niger Delta groups and CSOs renewed calls for strict enforcement on methane emissions and stronger accountability as Nigeria expands gas—highlighting daily pollution impacts on nearby communities. Mining Oversight Warning: Environmental experts warn Nigeria’s mining boom could worsen land and water damage and social conflict unless regulators, enforcement, rehabilitation rules and community safeguards are strengthened. Clean Energy Steps: FG flagged off a 505kW solar mini-grid in Epe and plans more 5MW expansion, while Lagos climate officials back large-scale green cookstoves to cut emissions and improve health. Waterways vs Black Sand: Bayelsa plans a state waterways agency to regulate extraction like black sand mining after a Supreme Court win on above-surface control. Lake Chad Climate-Conflict Link: Research warns climate stress in the Lake Chad Basin is amplifying insecurity and resource competition.

Gas Flaring & Methane Accountability: A World Bank report says global gas flaring rose for a third straight year, with Nigeria among the biggest contributors—fueling toxic air pollution and health harm—while Niger Delta CSOs are pushing for stricter methane emissions enforcement and stronger action against routine flaring. Pipeline & Community Impacts: Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited confirms an attack on the Trans Niger Pipeline in Rivers State that triggered a gas leak and forced residents to flee, adding to repeated incidents around oil and gas facilities. Flood Risk & Environment Management: Anambra State lawmakers summon environment and works officials over worsening floods blamed on blocked drainage and poor environmental practices, as markets and farmlands are submerged. Clean Energy Push: Nigeria’s Federal Government flags a new 505kW solar mini-grid in Epe and plans a further 5MW expansion, while a Lagos climate adviser backs large-scale clean cookstoves to cut emissions and improve health. Climate Finance: Nigeria is urged to mobilise about $350bn in climate financing to meet net-zero goals, with investors sought for a greener economy. Biodiversity Note: Research highlights mangrove recovery potential worldwide, offering hope as deforestation slows.