AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNigeria–Ghana Trade Friction: Nigerian onion exporters have halted shipments to Ghana amid a lingering dispute, with traders urging ECOWAS and both governments to agree on trade modalities to avoid value-chain losses. Nigerian Markets & Policy: Nigeria’s plan to list NNPC on the NGX is back in focus as Tinubu reiterates a full listing, while new tax reforms risk shutting informal micro-suppliers out of corporate contracts under “no TIN, no contract” compliance rules. Business Climate & Costs: Kenya’s supply-chain strain and Nairobi’s office vacancy puzzle point to a mismatch between aging corporate space and today’s demand for flexible, affordable layouts. Regional Mobility Push: Chad will allow visa-free entry for all Africans from Jan 1, 2027, joining a growing list of countries easing travel across the continent. Energy, Environment & Risk: Uganda’s oil buildout is drawing scrutiny for wetland degradation around Lake Victoria, raising cross-border ecological and livelihood concerns. Africa–China Trade: China–Africa trade hit a record $197bn as zero-tariff moves deepen two-way industrial integration. Innovation & Talent: Four Nigerian girls from Port Harcourt qualify again for the Technovation Girls Global Challenge finals with an AI app targeting elderly safety and isolation. UK–Nigeria Diplomacy: The UK appoints Vicky Seymour as Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja to deepen cooperation across security, migration, development and economic ties.
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