AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrade & Industry: Maersk lifted its 2026 outlook after Q2 revenue rose 20% and imports into Africa stayed strong, pointing to higher freight demand amid volatility. Energy & Climate Finance: Libya’s oil windfall hit $15.2bn in six months, but the IMF warns the gains could deepen the country’s crisis. Oil & Refining Investment: AFC led a $2.5bn equity raise for Dangote Refinery, as the plant targets 1.4m bpd capacity by 2028. Banking & Carbon Markets: Access Bank Ghana won Carbon Credit Broker certification, positioning it to intermediate carbon credit trades. Jobs & Skills: MTN launched an AI-powered job board across 11 African markets to link training with vacancies. Education Finance: South Africa’s NSFAS “missing-middle” loans show low conversion—only 3,102 of 53,000+ eligible applicants reached funding stages. Governance & Business Data: Nigeria’s Fylings expands a pan-African company registry intelligence layer, aiming to make ownership, tenders and compliance data searchable. Regional Trade Policy: Kenya welcomed the US Senate’s AGOA extension to Dec 2028, protecting duty-free apparel exports. Security & Rights: Goons attacked youth petitioners at Kenya’s Mombasa county assembly, injuring at least five including a journalist.
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