AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGhana’s Growth Push: A year into its 24-Hour Economy programme, the government says it has identified land, infrastructure and financing as key barriers, secured 600 hectares for priority projects and is developing a no-collateral credit guarantee. Clean Industry: The African Development Bank has committed $66 million to a 500-megawatt solar and battery project that will supply Egypt’s aluminium industry under a 25-year agreement. Kenya Finance: Banks have launched a roadmap to direct more capital toward sustainable investment and improve climate-risk management. Kenya Pipeline, meanwhile, aims to lift annual revenue to KSh68 billion by 2030 by expanding into fuel storage, trading, gas and power. Egyptian Lending: IFC is investing $100 million in Banque du Caire’s IPO to help expand lending to businesses and households; the bank aims to more than double its financed customers by 2030. Nigeria Business: The government says it has disbursed N75 billion to 104 manufacturers and N65.8 billion to more than 15,000 small businesses. Digital Skills: Google has launched offline-accessible AI and digital training, targeting three million learners across Africa by 2030.
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