AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWomen Export Push: Nigeria’s NEPC says it has disbursed nearly ₦1bn in WEIDE grants to 128 women-owned export-oriented MSMEs—₦979.8m total, including 121 discovery grants of $5,000 and seven booster grants of $15,000—aimed at boosting digital trade. SME Finance & Housing: Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria reports financing 6,911 housing units in 2025 (up 300% from 2024) to expand affordable mortgage access for low-income and informal workers. Digital Compliance for Startups: VOVE ID opens applications (Jul 20–Aug 20) for a compliance readiness programme for African and emerging-market startups, helping founders spot KYC/KYB, AML, fraud and governance gaps before banks and regulators do due diligence. Trade Facilitation: Experts say digitising and harmonising customs can cut border delays and compliance costs under AfCFTA, giving SMEs easier access to intra-African markets. Satellite Internet for Small Businesses: Amazon Leo is set to launch in South Africa in 2027 via Herotel, with the service branded Evry—potentially expanding connectivity for homes and SMBs. AI Adoption Warning (Ghana): Ghanaian tech founders urge SMEs not to ignore AI, arguing gradual adoption can improve productivity while workers must upskill to avoid being left behind. Energy Access (Burkina Faso): AFC-backed financing is highlighted as a step toward reducing Burkina Faso’s electricity deficit and easing reliance on costly diesel generation.
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