AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJobs & SME finance in Lagos: The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund says it placed 2,127 Lagosians into work after training 3,456 (61.5% placement), while also disbursing ₦1.91bn in loans to 4,036 MSMEs and ₦23.6m in grants to 65 businesses. SME readiness for funding in Tanzania: Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange experts urged SMEs to tighten governance, improve reporting and formalise operations to unlock sustainable capital via its DEAP and Endeleza Portal. East Africa competitiveness push: The EAC launched 2026 Regional Quality Awards to reward firms for quality management, standards compliance and innovation—aimed at boosting trade and integration. South Africa jobs vs capital spending: President Ramaphosa admitted some big renewable energy and data-centre deals aren’t creating enough jobs, as unemployment rose to 32.7%. Cross-border business momentum: Nigeria’s Jiji acquired Bangladesh’s Bikroy.com, signaling more African-led expansion beyond the continent. Road Accident Fund reform: South Africa’s transport ministry is reviewing RAF rules and floating a hybrid funding model to cut pressure on the fiscus.
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