AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRenewables Trade: Nigeria exported solar panels worth N85.79bn in Q1 2026, with the US the biggest buyer (N34.23bn), as local renewable manufacturing investment helps the country shift from consumer to regional supplier. Offshore Energy Deal: The Gambia signed a Petroleum Exploration, Development and Production Licence Agreement with Eni for deepwater Block A1 (about 1,300 sq km), giving Eni rights to explore in water depths of 1,250–3,300m and marking a fresh push after years of stalled activity. Mauritania Energy Link: Russia is ready to share energy technologies with Mauritania for “technological sovereignty,” adding to the wider regional energy cooperation narrative. West Africa Fisheries: West Africa stepped up action against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, with losses estimated above US$2.3bn annually and new coordination efforts like the Dakar Declaration. Security & Fraud: Ogun State police arrested eight foreign nationals in a staged “kidnapping” scheme allegedly used to extort ransom from families abroad, including a Mauritanian suspect. Climate Risk for Power Pools: A new study warns climate change could synchronize solar low-output events across African power pools, raising reliability risks for regional electricity trading. Diplomacy: Libya and Mauritania discussed boosting ties during an official visit, including preparations for a joint higher committee.
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