AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoEV & Clean Energy Finance: Spiro secured an extra $55m from China’s NewTrails Capital, lifting its latest round to $270m to expand battery-swapping, EV infrastructure and manufacturing across seven African markets. Mining & Industrial Policy: Guinea banned exports of unrefined gold to force local processing, with a Conakry refinery nearing completion and a push for jobs. Trade & Logistics: Nigeria expanded its AfCFTA air cargo export corridor with RwandAir, cutting freight costs by over 50% and linking exporters to East and Southern Africa. Water Security: Scientists are mapping Africa’s underground water supplies to manage aquifers sustainably as hotter weather makes surface water more erratic. Skills for the Green Economy: A growing skills gap threatens Africa’s green transition, even as renewable and electrification investments rise. Sustainable Banking: Standard Bank led a $175m sustainable finance deal for Wilderness Holdings, backing conservation-linked eco-tourism. Governance & Courts (Nigeria): Court ordered Omoyele Sowore’s remand at Kuje pending a motion on bail and trial steps.
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