AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUN Map Overhaul: The UN General Assembly voted 164-1 to move away from the Mercator projection and adopt Equal Earth, aiming to show Africa’s true size; Togo says schools will update maps. Nigeria Business Climate: Uber shut down in Nigeria after 12 years, reigniting debate on how hard it is to sustain MSMEs around foreign digital platforms. Kenya Sovereign Wealth Push: Kenya’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Act (2026) is framed as a new “wealth architecture” beyond debt and taxes, while digital health reforms (AI, data systems) are positioned as delivery accelerators. Aviation & Travel Costs: EVA Air will raise excess baggage fees from Sept. 29, and Etihad signed an MoU with ROX to link air travel with Africa mobility experiences. Climate & Capital Markets: NGX began corporate climate baseline assessments under its N-Zero push to unlock green capital; Eswatini’s ESE unveiled Kwakhanya 2030 to reposition the bourse as a wealth engine. Trade & Investment Diplomacy: UAE and Gabon discussed strengthening trade and investment ties, while Nigeria’s government promoted ECOWAS trade liberalisation to boost intra-regional commerce.
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