AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoReparations Scholarship Scrutiny: Boston officials delayed a major reparations report after allegations that a decorated historian’s research was flawed, raising fresh questions about how such work gets commissioned and vetted. Judiciary Misinformation Crackdown: Nigeria’s Kogi High Court denied a viral claim that it ordered deregistration of the NDC, warning content creators to verify facts. Defamation Trial Pressure: Nigeria’s Federal High Court issued a final warning to publisher Omoyele Sowore to conclude his defence or face foreclosure in his defamation/cyberstalking case. Publishing & Access: JAMB warned candidates against “backdoor” admissions outside its CAPS system, stressing only CAPS-processed entries with official letters will be recognised. Trade & Industry: Nigeria’s NEPC urged ECOWAS trade promotion partners to find sustainable funding, while also pushing solid minerals export competitiveness. Economy & Publishing Context: South Africa’s inflation outlook is nudging fears that a loaf of bread could hit R45 by 2036, a reminder of how reading budgets and publishing demand can feel the squeeze. Literary Spotlight: A review of Vatican II at 60 highlights Africa’s growing role in global Christianity and the council’s continuing relevance.
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